Eberechi Eze etched his name into Arsenal folklore on Sunday afternoon, scoring a sensational hat-trick to power the Gunners to a commanding 4-1 victory over bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a pulsating North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium. The result sees Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to a comfortable six points. The fixture, often a cagey affair, exploded into life just before halftime. Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when Belgian winger Leandro Trossard capitalised on a defensive mix-up to slot home past Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario. Just five minutes later, Eze announced his arrival on the grandest stage. Displaying the flair and technical ability that prompted Arsenal to secure his services from Crystal Palace over the summer—despite strong interest from Tottenham themselves—Eze danced through the Spurs defence to score his first goal of the match. The midfielder didn't have to wait long for his second. Right after the restart, in the 46th minute, Eze once again found the back of the net, finishing a fluid team move to put Arsenal firmly in the driving seat with a 3-0 lead. Tottenham managed to pull one back in the 55th minute through a moment of individual brilliance from Brazilian forward Richarlison, who scored with an audacious long-range lob that briefly offered a glimmer of hope for the travelling support. However, any thoughts of a comeback were swiftly extinguished. In the 76th minute, Eze completed his historic hat-trick, finishing with a precise strike that sent the Emirates crowd into delirium. The goal ensured Eze became only the fourth player in history and the first since 1978 to score a hat-trick in a competitive North London Derby. The 4-1 triumph was a statement victory for Mikel Arteta's side, underscoring their title credentials and delivering a significant blow to Tottenham's aspirations. Eze, with a performance for the ages, firmly cemented his status as a new hero in N5.
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