🎥 Arsenal flying high, Richarlison scores a stunner but Eze sinks Tottenham | OneFootball

Runner-up in the last three editions of the Premier League, Arsenal gave its fans yet another display 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 was the main protagonist with a hat-trick.

Taking over the North London Derby.

Standings Situation 📊

Arsenal reached 29 points out of a possible 36.

They have a six-point lead over Chelsea, the runner-up. And their next rival.

A classic match to be played on Sunday (30). And at Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, Tottenham - who had won four of their five away games - stalled at 18.

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

Dominance in the 1st Half 🔴⚪

The first goal in London came only at 36'.

Vicario had already worked hard to thwart Rice and then Saka.

Trossard was the first to celebrate, after a "handed" pass from Merino.

Arsenal extended their lead before the break with Eze.

Tottenham tried to take him from Palace, but he preferred Arsenal.

And punished Thomas Frank's team at 41'. He received from Rice and beat Van de Vem in a battle of strength, driving the Gunners' fans wild.

Richarlison shines, but Eze punishes 🤯

Arsenal's number 10 increased the rival's drama right after the break, scoring another at 46'.

Then came Richarlison's masterpiece.

After a steal by Palhinha, the Brazilian shot from just past midfield.

And saw Raya fall into the goal.

Tottenham began to dream. They had more possession and fought hard.

But Arsenal had Eze.

He received with space, left Udogie on the ground, and beat Vicario for the third time (76').

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Ending any chance of a rival comeback.

The final minutes even had chants of "olé".

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🙄 The drought is long...

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

An achievement by "The Invincibles".

The following years were filled with frustrations. And many trophies for a local rival, Chelsea, and Manchester City.

Two clubs that received financial boosts and became leading figures.

Arsenal's great rival during Wenger's era, United, still won five titles before starting their own trophy drought.

Arsenal also saw Leicester shock the football world and Liverpool end their wait.

🏆 PL Titles after 2003/04:

Manchester City - 8

Manchester United - 5

Chelsea - 5

Liverpool - 2

Leicester - 1

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