Eberechi Eze Hits Historic Hat-Trick as Arsenal Crush Spurs 4–1, Go Six Points Clear

London, November 23, 2025 — Eberechi Eze delivered a North London derby performance for the ages, scoring the first league hat-trick in this fixture since 1978 to lead Arsenal to a commanding 4–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.

The win sends the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League, capitalizing on a rare weekend in which both title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City slipped up.

A Statement Win in the Title Race

With City losing at Newcastle and Liverpool falling at home to Nottingham Forest, Arsenal entered the derby knowing a win could give them crucial breathing room in the title race. They did not falter.

Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 36th minute, after which Eze took complete control, producing a masterclass of technique, timing, and composure to record a historic Premier League hat-trick.

The victory pushes Arsenal seven points ahead of City and 11 points clear of Liverpool, reinforcing their status as favourites for a first league title since 2004. Their home dominance against Spurs continues — just one defeat in this fixture at the Emirates in the past 32 years.

A Missed Signing Spurs Will Regret

Tottenham narrowly missed out on signing Eze in the summer after he chose Arsenal following a direct conversation with Mikel Arteta. With Kai Havertz injured at the time, Arteta greenlit the move, and the lifelong Arsenal fan made the switch from Crystal Palace.

On Sunday, he punished Spurs for letting him slip away.

Spurs Falter, Pressure Mounts on Thomas Frank

Tottenham coach Thomas Frank, only months into his tenure, is now under growing scrutiny. Spurs could have climbed into fourth with a win, but they looked out of ideas throughout, apart from Richarlison’s spectacular long-range strike that served merely as consolation.

Frank’s conservative, safety-first tactics frustrated the travelling supporters, and with a tough run ahead — PSG in the Champions League, followed by Fulham, Newcastle, and then Brentford — pressure is mounting at a rapid pace.

Emirates Atmosphere Reflects Arsenal’s Belief

A massive tifo honouring Arsenal legends, a fiery pre-match montage, and deafening support inside the stadium framed what felt like a season-defining moment. Arsenal responded accordingly.

While “nothing is won in November,” as pundits often say, Arsenal’s authority, consistency, and ability to punish rivals’ slip-ups makes them the team to beat.

The Gunners now turn their attention to a high-stakes clash at Chelsea, who moved into second place after a 2–0 win at Burnley.