Arsenal secured a comprehensive 4-1 victory over rivals Tottenham Hotspur, extending their lead at the Premier League summit.
According to a report from the Evening Standard, the Gunners sealed the dominant North London Derby win thanks to a historic performance from a midfielder who scored a hat-trick.
David Raya (6): The goalkeeper was only defeated by a truly spectacular, long-range goal from Richarlison. While his positioning was mildly questioned on the goal, he otherwise had a stable outing.
Jurrien Timber (8): The defender was highly active, pressing high up the pitch to counter Tottenham’s system and proving a persistent nuisance for the opposition. He was instrumental in attack, providing an assist for Eberechi Eze’s second goal.
William Saliba (7): Stepping up to lead the backline in Gabriel’s absence, Saliba had a good showing. His defensive efforts ensured that Tottenham’s forwards were forced to subsist on few opportunities.
Piero Hincapie (8): Given his first Premier League start, the defender delivered a strong performance, slotting in effectively and making no notable errors throughout the match.
Riccardo Calafiori (7): The player, who had recently rested during the international break, put in a steady display and maintained a solid link-up on his flank with Leandro Trossard.
Martin Zubimendi (7): The holding midfielder was generally effective in controlling the middle of the park. His only major blemish was being caught in possession, which led directly to Tottenham’s consolation goal.
Declan Rice (8): The midfielder showcased real drive for the team and was denied a goal early on by a good save from Vicario. He contributed significantly to the attacking play by setting up Arsenal’s second goal.
Eberechi Eze (10 | Star Player): Quite simply a “dream afternoon” for the midfielder, who is a boyhood Arsenal fan. He became only the fourth player in history to score a hat-trick in the North London Derby, cementing a sensational performance.
Bukayo Saka (7): The winger was described as the quietest of Arsenal’s attackers, a rarity for him. Despite this, he still forced saves from Vicario with a solid free-kick in the first half and a decent shot after the restart.
Mikel Merino (8): Starting as the centre-forward, Merino delivered a key moment in the game by creating the opening goal with a delightful, lofted pass.
Leandro Trossard (9): The attacker put in a tireless performance that deserved the opening goal, even if it carried a hint of fortune. He caused Tottenham constant problems and delivered the assist for Eze’s third strike, marking one of his best games in an Arsenal jersey.