Arsenal slapped Tottenham 4–1, stretching their lead at the top and keeping the title race firmly in their grip. Eberechi Eze lit up the derby with a stunning first-ever Premier League north London hat-trick, a feat no one had managed since the late ’70s. It wasn’t just the goals that caught attention — it was the confidence, the flair, and the way he owned the moment.
Ian Wright couldn’t hide his shock and admiration afterward. He admitted that even he never imagined bagging a hat-trick in his first derby, and seeing Eze pull it off — especially after everything he has pushed through — left him genuinely moved. Wright believes Eze won’t fully grasp the weight of this moment until the season settles, hopefully with Arsenal lifting the trophy.
Beyond the goals, Eze was flawless on the ball. He completed every attempted dribble, dominated most of his duels, lost possession rarely, and quickly won it back when he did. It was one of those all-round performances that screams, “Yeah, this guy belongs here,” and he’s slowly becoming a driving force in that No. 10 role.
With eight goal contributions in 18 games, Eze is finding his rhythm at just the right time in his debut season. But the plot thickens: Martin Odegaard, the long-time conductor of Arsenal’s midfield, is almost back from injury. His return is about to make things interesting.
Now Mikel Arteta has a classic selection dilemma on his hands. When the captain is fit, he probably reclaims his spot — but Eze’s form might push him to a wide role instead. Either way, Arsenal suddenly have an attack that looks even more dangerous than before.
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