Eberechi Eze has firmly established himself as the modern scourge of Tottenham Hotspur. The England international produced another masterclass during Sunday’s high-stakes North London derby. His clinical brace propelled Arsenal to a dominant 4-1 victory. This performance ensures Eze’s name sits alongside some of the greatest players in the club’s history.
Gunners Hero Eze Rewrites North London Derby History Books
The midfielder arrived in North London following a summer transfer tug-of-war between both clubs. He ultimately chose the red side of the divide. Since that decision, he has repeatedly haunted the Spurs backline. Eze opened the scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a composed finish. He later added a second goal in the 61st minute to seal the result.
Consequently, Eze has now scored five Premier League goals against Tottenham. This tally brings him level with legendary figures Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie. Only Robert Pirès and Emmanuel Adebayor have scored more for Arsenal in this fixture. Among all Premier League players, only Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min possess superior records.
Record-Breaking Midfielder Ends Goal Drought in Style
The statistics surrounding Eze’s derby dominance are truly remarkable. He became the first player in Premier League history to net a hat-trick in the season’s opening derby. That treble occurred during a 4-1 rout at the Emirates Stadium last November. Remarkably, his opener on Sunday was his first shot on target since that historic afternoon.
Eze had endured a frustrating run of 392 minutes without a direct goal contribution. His previous league goals also came against Spurs on 23 November 2025. This strange trend highlights his unique ability to perform on the biggest stage. He seems to save his most clinical moments for Arsenal’s fiercest rivals.
Mikel Arteta’s decision to recall the 27-year-old to the starting line-up proved inspired. Eze flourished in the “number ten” role throughout the afternoon. He navigated the pockets of space between the Spurs midfield and defence with ease. His return to form provides Arsenal with a timely boost for the title run-in.
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