The Emirates witnessed a North London Derby for the ages as Arsenal tore Tottenham apart 4-1, led by a breathtaking Eberechi Eze hat-trick that immediately sent the fanbases into opposite emotional universes. Arsenal supporters were in full celebration mode, praising the dominance, the storyline, and the swagger, while Spurs fans described the defeat as embarrassing, predictable, and a symbol of deeper problems within the club.
Softfootball understands that the drama was heightened by the backstory, Tottenham were reportedly close to signing Eze during the summer transfer window, but the youngster ultimately chose Arsenal after the Gunners agreed to pay 60m to Crystal Palace for him, a decision that made this derby triumph even sweeter for Arsenal fans.
Arsenal Fans Celebrate Eze's Derby MasterclassFor Arsenal supporters, Eberechi Eze's first North London Derby will go down as a moment of pure folklore. Many revelled in the irony of Tottenham having pursued him all summer, only to watch him score three against them.