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.
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