"He became the first player to score a hat-trick in this game since 1978, and it actually looked effortless for him. As I said on Match of the Day, he was a joy to watch and he has a wonderful knack of making the game look wonderfully easy. His finishing for all three of his goals was superb, but so was his skill, his movement and his ability to find space. He is two footed and being comfortable on both sides means he is elegant and moves the ball beautifully."
"Eze was brought in to unlock defences that sit deep like Spurs did, and he showed off every aspect of his game. After a performance like that, he will feel like he is walking on air for the next few days, but the fact he did it in this fixture will mean things are different for him going further forward too. I know from experience there are certain games where, if you are the player who makes the difference, the fans never forget it."
Eberechi Eze scored a hat-trick in the north London derby, becoming the first player to do so in that fixture since 1978. The three goals combined superb finishing with outstanding skill, movement, and an ability to find space, making the performance look effortless. Eze's two-footedness and comfort on both sides allowed elegant ball movement and versatility. He was recruited to unlock deep defenses and demonstrated that capability against Spurs. The result and the manner of the performance will elevate his status among fans and change perceptions of his role at Arsenal going forward. He is an Arsenal fan, which made the occasion personally significant.
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