AFCON 2025
British midfielder of Nigerian descent, Eberechi Eze was the star of the match as Arsenal rolled over rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday night.
Eze scored twice in the second half to seal his first hat-trick for the Gunners after he arrived from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old doubled Arsenal’s lead just before the first half break after Leandro Trossard gave Mikel Arteta’s men the lead in the 36th minute off a sublime looping ball into the box by Mikel Merino.
Eze scored his first goal of the night from a shot down the bottom corner in the box from a well-timed Declan Rice pass into the box.
Arsenal took a 2-0 win into the break after a dominant display over Thomas Frank’s men who were sloppy and lethargic for most of the first half.
Eberechi Eze bagged his brace seconds into the second half with another brilliant shot into the back of the net from the edge of the box after receiving a pass from Jurrien Timber.
Brazilian striker, Richarlison against the run of play, spotted David Raya off his goal area and sent a long-range ball into the back of the net to give Tottenham a lifeline.
The introduction of Randal Kolo-Muani and Xavi Simmons did little or nothing to impact Tottenham’s attacking threat as Gabriel Saliba and Piero Hincapie stood solid in defense.
Eberechi Eze sealed his hat-trick with a sublime goal from the edge of the box to round off a fantastic night for the midfielder as Arsenal reigned supreme in the North London derby.
Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick is the 400th in the history of the Premier League and he is the 23rd Arsenal player to achieve the feat.
Meanwhile, Leeds United suffered their third loss in a row as Aston Villa came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Elland Road.
Morgan Rodgers’ brace gave Unai Emery’s men maximum points after an overwhelming display in the second half of the match.
