Eze is the first player to score a hat-trick in the north London derby since Alan Sunderland back in 1978. The backdrop of this game being the love triangle-like transfer saga that involved Eze, Arsenal and Spurs will only make these goals sweeter.

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Richarlison scored the goal of the day. But it was Eberechi Eze who was the main protagonist with a hat-trick. Taking control of the North London Derby. Arsenal reached 29 points out of a possible 36. They have a six-point lead over Chelsea, the runner-up. And their next rival.

Arsenal welcome bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the Emirates Stadium for the latest edition of the North London Derby and the Gunners are able to welcome a host of key stars back into the side