Eze's Derby Day Masterclass Stuns Tottenham
In a spectacular north London derby display, Eberechi Eze scored a stunning hat-trick to power Arsenal to a emphatic 4-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium. The result on Sunday 23 November 2025 sent Mikel Arteta's side a commanding six points clear at the Premier League summit, capitalising on defeats for title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City the previous day.
From Transfer Target to Tottenham's Tormentor
The match was particularly sweet for Eze, who had been on the verge of joining Tottenham from Crystal Palace in August before Arsenal hijacked the transfer at the eleventh hour. After scoring just twice in his first 17 appearances for the Gunners, the midfielder chose the perfect occasion to explode into form, delivering a performance that will live long in derby folklore.
Arsenal took control of the match when Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 36th minute. Just five minutes later, Eze announced his arrival on the derby stage, firing home to double the home side's advantage before halftime.
Second-Half Dominance Seals Emphatic Win
The second period belonged almost entirely to Arsenal and their inspired midfielder. Eze added two more goals after the break to complete his memorable hat-trick, ensuring he would be taking the match ball home. Despite missing several key players through injury, Arsenal proved far too strong for Thomas Frank's Tottenham side throughout the contest.
This commanding performance not only delivers crucial Premier League points but also provides significant psychological momentum in the title race. For Eze, it marked a triumphant justification of Arsenal's decision to secure his signature, transforming him from a potential Tottenham player into their derby-day executioner in front of a jubilant Emirates crowd.
