"LONDON -- Eberechi Eze scored the first league hat trick in a North London derby since 1978 to inspire Arsenal to a 4-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur, which moves the Gunners six points clear at the top of the Premier League. After seeing title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City both lose on Saturday, this was a huge opportunity for Arsenal to move clear of the two teams most likely to deny them the title. And after Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 36th minute, Eze took over to make history with the first Premier League hat trick in this fixture."
"With City beaten at Newcastle United hours after Nottingham Forest defeated Liverpool at Anfield, Arsenal had the opportunity to open up a six-point gap to Chelsea at the top of the table. Historically, it is a chance they have often spurned, but things feel different this time. The pre-match hype went to another level. A new tifo featuring Arsenal legends past and present was unveiled as the players walked out, while a video montage and a cluster of fireworks did their best to whip the crowd into a frenzy."
Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 at Emirates Stadium. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Eberechi Eze scored a hat trick to complete a Premier League North London derby first since 1978. Richarlison scored a spectacular long-range goal as scant consolation for Spurs. Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League after rivals Liverpool and Manchester City suffered losses earlier in the weekend. A new tifo, video montage and fireworks energized the crowd before kickoff. Spurs had missed out on Eze when he left Crystal Palace in August. Arsenal face Chelsea next.
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