Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham: Eberechi Eze sensational and Leandro Trossard tireless in derby win | OneFootball

Arsenal’s summer signing made the difference as Gunners seal dominant north London derby victory

Eberechi Eze scored a hat-trick as Arsenal beat north London rivals Tottenham to go six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Eze grabbed a second moments after the break, but Richarlison pulled one back with a stunning, long-range strike.

Arsenal, however, were not to be denied and Eze completed his hat-trick as the Gunners moved six points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action...

David Raya 6

Beaten by a truly stunning goal from Richarlison. There may be some question marks over his positioning, but it was a remarkable hit.

Jurrien Timber 8

Pressed high up the pitch as Arsenal countered Tottenham’s back three, and was a real nuisance. Grabbed an assist for Eze’s second goal.

William Saliba 7

Will need to step up and lead the defence in the absence of Gabriel. This was a good start as Spurs’ attackers fed off scraps.

Piero Hincapie 8

Handed his first start in the Premier League due to Gabriel being out injured. Put in a strong performance and didn't put a foot wrong.

New pairing: William Saliba and Piero Hincapie

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Riccardo Calafiori 7

Did not play for Italy over the international break, but was fit to start this derby. A steady showing, where he linked well with Trossard.

Eberechi Eze 10 | Star player

Quite simply, a dream afternoon for the midfielder and boyhood Arsenal fan. A hat-trick in his first ever north London derby. He is only the fourth player in history to achieve that feat.

Martin Zubimendi 7

Caught on the ball for Tottenham’s goal. That was his only real error and otherwise he controlled the midfield well.

Declan Rice 8

Denied a goal inside the first three minutes after a good save by Vicario. Set up the second and gave Arsenal’s midfield real drive.

Bukayo Saka 7

The quietest of Arsenal’s attackers - and it is not often you say that. Stung Vicario’s palms with a good free-kick in the first half, and a decent effort after the break.

Eberechi Eze downed Tottenham with a stunning hat-trick

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Mikel Merino 8

Started as the No9 for the third game in a row, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres still injured. Created the opening goal with a delightful, lofted pass.

Leandro Trossard 9

A hint of fortune about his goal, but he deserved it for a tireless performance. Caused Spurs plenty of problems and set up Eze’s third goal. One of his best games in an Arsenal shirt.

Substitutions

Noni Madueke (Trossard 78’) 6

A lively cameo as he made his return from injury.

Ethan Nwaneri (Merino 88’) N/A

Cristhian Mosquera (Hincapie 88’) N/A

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Calafiori 90’) N/A

Subs not used: Arrizabalaga, White, Martinelli, Norgaard, Dowman