Arsenal produced one of their most dominant North London Derby performances in recent memory, crushing Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 at the Emirates Stadium. For Kenyan football lovers who follow the Premier League with unmatched passion — whether from Nairobi matatu screens, Eldoret cafés, or late-night watch-parties in Mombasa — this is the kind of match that fuels debates all week. And at the heart of it all was one name: Eberechi Eze, whose sensational hat-trick secured Arsenal’s fourth consecutive derby win of the century.
A Blistering Start: Arsenal Set the Tempo
The Gunners wasted no time probing Spurs’ shaky defence. Just three minutes in, Eze announced his intentions with a brilliantly flicked pass that set up Declan Rice for a powerful volley — only for Vicario to keep Spurs afloat.
Bukayo Saka tormented Destiny Udogie down the flank, and although his free-kicks weren’t finding the mark early, the pressure was mounting. Arsenal fans — and their Kenyan supporters — could feel the breakthrough coming.
Breakthrough and Momentum: Trossard Opens the Floodgates
The Emirates erupted in the 36th minute when Mikel Merino slipped a sublime pass to Leandro Trossard, whose turn-and-shoot effort deflected off Micky van de Ven and wrong-footed Vicario. Once Arsenal scored, the match flipped entirely.
Just five minutes later, Eze danced through Spurs’ defence, firing a shot that clipped Van de Ven again before sneaking into the net. From that moment, the Gunners smelled blood.
Eze’s Brilliance: A Hat-Trick for the Ages
Forty seconds into the second half, Eze struck again — this time with pure class. Receiving Timber’s pass, he curled the ball into the bottom corner with pinpoint precision.
Spurs got a momentary spark when Richarlison unleashed an outrageous long-range strike — their first shot of the entire match — but that was all they had.
Eze wasn’t finished. He completed his dream hat-trick after effortlessly sitting down Udogie and finishing with ice-cold composure. It was the kind of performance that makes headlines from London to Lagos — and now across Kenya too.
Tottenham’s Frustration and Arsenal’s Dominance
Tottenham’s misery deepened as Cristian Romero picked up a costly booking, ruling him out of their next match. Meanwhile, Arsenal extended their unbeaten streak to 15 games across all competitions and stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Spurs, on the other hand, slipped deeper into inconsistency with just one win in their last five matches, leaving them stuck in ninth place and under pressure.
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Conclusion: Arsenal on Fire, Spurs in Flames
This 4–1 masterclass wasn’t just a derby win — it was a statement. Arsenal look hungry, confident, and ready to push their title challenge further. Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick will go down as one of the most dazzling derby performances in recent Premier League history.
As the season unfolds, fans across Kenya will be watching closely. If this match is anything to go by, the Gunners may be scripting something special — and the football world is paying attention.
