Relentless Arsenal Go Six Points Clear After North London Derby Triumph

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The Gunners walked into the North London Derby fully aware of the opportunity before them, after both Manchester City and Liverpool unexpectedly slipped up on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men fell 2-1 at Newcastle United, while Liverpool suffered a shocking 3-0 defeat at home to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

Mikel Arteta’s players did not waste the gift.

Arsenal stormed into the derby with intent, intensity, and authority, racing into a two-goal lead before halftime. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring, and Eberechi Eze — who delivered a career-defining performance — struck the second.

Eze continued his brilliance after the restart, scoring twice more to complete a sensational hat-trick and seal a dominant victory for the league leaders.

The win moves Arsenal to 29 points — six clear of Chelsea, who they face next in what could further shape the title race.

Opinion: A Statement Win That Feels Bigger Than Three Points

This wasn’t just a derby victory — it was a message.

Derbies usually come with unpredictability, nerves, and narrow margins, but Arsenal played like a team fully aware of its destiny. The response to City and Liverpool’s dropped points showed maturity, hunger, and a growing belief that this season could be different.

Eze’s performance, Trossard’s composure, and Arteta’s tactical control suggest that Arsenal are no longer just chasing momentum — they’re creating it.

Of course, tougher tests lie ahead — starting with Chelsea — and the Premier League remains a marathon, not a sprint. But there’s something about this Arsenal side: a calmness, a confidence, a refusal to blink when opportunity presents itself.

If they keep playing like this, North London won’t just be red — the entire league may soon be too.