Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham: Viktor Gyokeres ruthless as Eberechi Eze delivers in north London derby | OneFootball

Gunners return to form with an impressive win in north London derby as both summer signings score twice

Arsenal thrashed bitter rivals Tottenham 4-1 to make a firm statement in the north London derby.

The result moved Arsenal five points clear again at the top of the Premier League, though they have played a game more than Manchester City.

Matt Verri was at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to rate the Arsenal players...

David Raya 8

Reacted superbly to claw Richarlison’s effort away on the line when it looked certain to roll in. Had little chance to get down in time for Kolo Muani’s effort, but good save from Simons’ strike from distance.

Jurrien Timber 6

Whipped a great pass into Gyokeres for Arsenal’s second goal. Poor defensively though, getting booked for a foul on Sarr after a poor pass and struggling with Spence’s strength. Replaced early in second half.

William Saliba 8

Particularly impressive in the second half, giving Kolo Muani and then Richarlison very little joy. No Arsenal player made more interceptions or headed clearances. Should have scored from a corner in the first half but headed wide.

Gabriel 7

Fortunate to win a free-kick when Kolo Muani gave him a touch for disallowed goal, throwing himself to the ground. Not really called upon for the kind of last-ditch defending he relishes, with Arsenal comfortable.

Piero Hincapie 9

Brilliant pass in behind played Saka through on goal. He has grown into the left-back role in recent weeks and this was another strong performance. Pressed really well out wide, as Arteta barked instructions.

Martin Zubimendi 6

Lost the ball to allow Spurs to counter late on, leading to Saka picking up a knock and going off. Only at 81% for pass accuracy and had limited influence on the match. Relied on Rice to do most of his running in midfield.

Declan Rice 6

Terrible decision to try and dribble out led to Spurs’ equaliser. Uncharacteristically sloppy. Poor pass to Gyokeres killed counter before half-time. Improved in second half when back to dominating midfield, mopping up Spurs breaks.

Bukayo Saka 7

Back out wide and looked sharp early on but frustrating moments in front of goal. Wasted massive chance to make it 2-1 before half-time. Not convincing when running through for chance that led to Eze’s second either.

Eberechi Eze 9

Delivered against Tottenham yet again with sensational display. Clinical brace proved the difference and he could have had more than that. Elegant and decisive on the ball, he stepped up massively.

At the double: Eberechi Eze

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Leandro Trossard 7

Arsenal’s build-up looks better when he is in the side and he got into great positions several times. Should have done better more than once from the edge of the area, with his decision making slightly off.

Viktor Gyokeres 9

Ruthless finish restored Arsenal’s lead and similarly clinical in stoppage time to double up. Some nice flicks for runners in behind too. Did not always get the better of Dragusin physically but kept offering an out ball.

Substitutes:

Cristhian Mosquera (Timber 57’) 8

Filled in at right-back with Timber tiring and on a booking and did a great job. Won all of his duels and made four tackles in just over half an hour.

Gabriel Martinelli (Trossard 76’) 6

Did not really have a chance to get involved in attack but ran hard in both directions as ever.

Martin Odegaard (Eze 76’) 7

Welcome return to the side after a knee problem. Slid a lovely pass through for Gyokeres’ second.

Noni Madueke (Saka 90+1’) N/A