Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight this weekend with a sensational hat-trick in Arsenal’s 4–1 thrashing of north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The 27-year-old’s treble – his first for the Gunners – came at just the right moment, helping Mikel Arteta’s side open up a six-point lead at the summit of the Premier League.
Leandro Trossard initially broke the deadlock in the 36th minute before Eze struck just before half-time, curling in a composed finish following a pass from Declan Rice. His second arrived immediately after the restart, exposing Tottenham’s fragile defence once again.
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