Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze's brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday was just reward for the midfielder's "exceptional" commitment to improve.You don't always win a derby 4-1.

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Eze became the first Arsenal player to score a North London derby goal since Alan Sunderland in 1978. Spurs were within hours of making him their star signing last summer, but the Gunners swooped in and brought him home. That action could be the difference between the Reds winning or losing the league title.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp threw on Jermain Defoe for Aaron Lennon and, shortly afterwards, the England striker was involved as Gareth Bale lethally reduced the arrears to offer a semblance of hope. Then, after Cesc Fabregas handled Rafael van der Vaart's free-kick in the penalty area, the Dutch forward stepped up to calmly level the match.

Tottenham confirmed lineup vs. Arsenal (3-4-3): Vicario; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Spence, Palhinha, Bentancur, Udogie; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert. The division’s best defence against the joint-most prolific goalscorers away from home. How will this pan out?

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