Arsenal produced a commanding display to beat fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in a pulsating north London derby, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points.
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‎Victory at Tottenham’s home ground moves Arsenal onto 61 points, five clear of Manchester City, who sit on 56 with a game in hand as the title race intensifies.
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‎The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal ahead, silencing the home crowd with a composed finish. Tottenham responded almost immediately, as Randal Kolo Muani struck two minutes later to level the score at 1-1.
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‎But Arsenal regained control just after the restart. Viktor Gyökeres restored the visitors’ lead in the 46th minute, finishing clinically to put Mikel Arteta’s side back in front.
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Eze then grabbed his second of the evening on 61 minutes, capping a flowing Arsenal move and giving the league leaders breathing space. With Tottenham pushing forward in search of a way back, Arsenal struck again deep into stoppage time, as Gyökeres completed the scoring in the 94th minute to seal a comprehensive victory.
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‎The result not only delivers bragging rights in north London but also tightens Arsenal’s grip on the title race. While Manchester City still have a game in hand, Arsenal have laid down a marker with a statement win in one of the season’s biggest fixtures.