Arsenal flying high! Richarlison scores a screamer but Eze sinks Tottenham | OneFootball

Vice-champion of the last three editions of the Premier League, Arsenal gave its fans yet another show of strength.

Proving that it is the team to beat on English soil this season.

They defeated their biggest rival, Tottenham, 4-1 this Sunday (23), playing at the Emirates.

Even without two of their best players: Gabriel Magalhães and Ødegaard.

Richarlison scored the goal of the day.

But it was Eberechi Eze who stole the spotlight with a hat-trick.

Standings 📊

Arsenal now has 29 points out of a possible 36.

They are six points ahead of Chelsea, the runner-up. And their next opponent.

A derby that will be played on Sunday (30). And at Stamford Bridge.

As for Tottenham – who had won four of their five away games – they remain at 18 points.

They are ninth, but could be overtaken by United (18), who still have to face Everton (15).

First-half dominance 🔴⚪

The first goal in London only came in the 36th minute.

Vicario had already been busy (and a lot) frustrating Rice and then Saka.

The first to celebrate was Trossard, after a "hand-delivered" pass from Merino.

Arsenal extended their lead before halftime with Eze.

Tottenham tried to lure him away from Palace, but he chose Arsenal.

And he punished Thomas Frank's team in the 41st minute. He received the ball from Rice and beat Van de Vem in a physical battle to send the Gunners' fans wild.

Richarlison shines, but Eze punishes 🤯

Arsenal's number 10 increased the rivals' misery right after the break, scoring another in the 46th minute.

Then came Richarlison's masterpiece.

After Palhinha won the ball, the Brazilian struck from just past midfield.

And watched Raya fall into the goal.

Tottenham started to dream.

They had more possession and fought against a defense missing the injured Gabriel Magalhães.

But Arsenal had Eze.

He received the ball with space, left Udogie on the ground, and beat Vicario for the third time. 

🙄 The drought is long...

Arsenal's last PL title was won in the 2003/2004 season, when they made history by lifting the trophy without a single defeat.

A feat achieved by the "The Invincibles".

What followed was frustration. And many trophies for a local rival, Chelsea, and Manchester City.

Two clubs that received financial injections and became protagonists.

Arsenal's great rival under Wenger, United, still won five titles before entering their own trophyless period. 

Arsenal also watched Leicester shock the football world and Liverpool end their own drought.

🏆 Number of PL titles since 2003/04:

Manchester City - 8

Manchester United - 5

Chelsea - 5

Liverpool - 2 

Leicester - 1 

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