The Gunners won the North London derby away from home in spectacular fashion, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4:1. The victory allowed Mikel Arteta's team to restore a five-point lead over Manchester City. The heroes of the match were Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres, who each scored two goals. For the hosts, it was a nightmare debut for new manager Igor Tudor, who now faces the specter of a relegation battle.

Arsenal Strengthen Their Hold at the Top

The 4:1 victory allows the Gunners to maintain a safe lead over Manchester City and Liverpool in the race for the English championship.

Crisis at Tottenham

The defeat in Igor Tudor's debut pushes Spurs dangerously close to the relegation zone, raising concerns about the club's top-flight status.

Match Stars: Eze and Gyökeres

Arsenal's offensive duo completely dominated the opponents' defense, scoring all four goals for Mikel Arteta's team.

Arsenal London returned to winning ways in the most convincing manner, thrashing their local rivals on their own turf. The Gunners imposed a high tempo from the start, and their dominance was beyond question despite a temporary equalizer by the hosts. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring, confirming his excellent form, while Viktor Gyökeres twice got on the scoresheet, sealing the visitors' triumph. This victory is crucial in the context of the title race, especially after Arsenal's recent stumbles, which allowed rivals to close the gap in the table. For Tottenham, Sunday's clash was a painful football lesson and a brutal welcome for their new head coach. Igor Tudor, who took over the reins at the club at an extremely difficult time, must quickly find a way to improve defensive play. Spurs currently occupy 16th place in the table, holding just a four-point advantage over the relegation zone. Experts and fans point to a lack of cohesion in the defensive formation and low player morale, which, given upcoming matches against the league's top teams, puts the club in an extremely precarious position. The origins of the rivalry between these clubs date back to Arsenal's move to North London in 1913. Since then, these derbies have been among the most prestigious in English football, and the term "St Totteringham's Day" was coined by Arsenal fans to mark the day when Tottenham mathematically lose any chance of finishing above them in the table. „Beating Tottenham can be a turning point for Arsenal, says proud Arteta” — Mikel Arteta Meanwhile, in another key fixture of the matchday, Liverpool defeated Nottingham Forest with a last-gasp goal, allowing Arne Slot's team to dream of a return to the Champions League. Although the coach of "The Reds" admitted the result was better than his team's performance, the three points allow them to keep in touch with the top. Meanwhile, in London, attention is focused on Chelsea, where Liam Rosenior is seeking a formula to stabilize the team's form, as they still cannot win matches consistently. 5 punktów — is Arsenal's lead over second-placed Manchester City

Mentioned People

  • Mikel Arteta — Arsenal's manager, who led the team to a prestigious victory in the derby.
  • Igor Tudor — The new Croatian head coach of Tottenham, who made his debut in the match against Arsenal.
  • Eberechi Eze — Arsenal forward, scorer of two goals in the derby match.