Eberechi Eze hat-trick leads Arsenal to a 4–1 derby win over Tottenham, sending the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw summer signing Eberechi Eze deliver a stunning hat-trick at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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Eze, who arrived from Crystal Palace earlier in the season, dominated the derby from the outset.

Arsenal took the lead when Leandro Trossard controlled a well-weighted pass before guiding a precise finish into the far corner.

Minutes later, Eze began what became a remarkable Eze hat-trick, driving a powerful effort from the edge of the area to double Arsenal’s advantage.

Arsenal struck again just 35 seconds into the second half, with Eze placing a low shot beyond Guglielmo Vicario to give the hosts full control.

The display electrified the stadium, marking one of the most commanding performances of his career.

Tottenham briefly narrowed the deficit when Richarlison capitalised on a moment of hesitation, lobbing David Raya from distance with Spurs’ first effort of the match.

Arsenal, however, reasserted their dominance as Eze completed his hat-trick with a composed finish, becoming the first player to score three goals in this north London derby in nearly half a century.

The achievement highlighted his growing influence and added a powerful chapter to the rivalry’s history.

The victory took Arsenal to 29 points from 12 matches, with nine wins and a joint-league-leading tally of 24 goals, level with Manchester City.

Tottenham’s defeat, their fourth of the campaign, leaves them ninth on 18 points.

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Arsenal now turn their attention to Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich before travelling to face Chelsea in the Premier League next weekend.