Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 4\u20131 victory in the north London derby, a result defined by Eberechi Eze\u2019s hat-trick and a dominant home display. Tottenham remain without a league win at the Emirates since 2010, and their display offered little reassurance to their supporters.<\/p>\n
The hosts were greeted by an ebullient Emirates atmosphere and Mikel Arteta made one change from the side that drew 2\u20132 at Sunderland, Piero Hincapi\u00e9 starting in place of the injured Gabriel. Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke returned to the bench after spells out.<\/p>\n
Eze produced a match-winning performance, scoring twice in quick succession early in the second half before completing his treble with a right-footed finish from just inside the area. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring with a clever finish created by Mikel Merino\u2019s incisive pass, and Arsenal added a second through Eze before the interval.<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s only effective moment came from Richarlison, whose long-range finish beat David Raya and provided a brief lifeline for the visitors. Otherwise Spurs struggled to create, with Xavi Simons introduced at half-time as Thomas Frank sought a response that never materialised. The away end was sparse as Arsenal closed out the contest amid home celebrations.<\/p>\n
Key ratings from the hosts included Eberechi Eze 9.7, Declan Rice 8.2 (a late booking noted), Leandro Trossard 8.3 and Bukayo Saka 7.6. Defensive contributions were recorded for Jurri\u00ebn Timber (7.4) and Piero Hincapi\u00e9 (7.1), while William Saliba was given 6.8 and Mart\u00edn Zubimendi 6.1. David Raya received a 6.2 for the one goal he conceded. Substitute ratings included Noni Madueke 6.4 and Ethan Nwaneri 6.0.<\/p>\n
The Spurs starting XI was Guglielmo Vicario; Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven; Djed Spence, Rodrigo Bentancur, Jo\u00e3o Palhinha, Destiny Udogie; Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert; Richarlison. Subs used included Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr and Randal Kolo Muani.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s victory was comprehensive and emphatic, a result that left their position at the summit stronger and Tottenham searching for answers at the Emirates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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