Eberechi Eze created his own slice of North London derby history as Arsenal star became just the second player to score four goals or more in a single league campaign.
Eze loves playing against Spurs, the club that had him snatched away by Arsenal, as he once again found the back of the net.
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However, just moments later, an error from Declan Rice allowed Spurs back into the game, and the two teams went into the break level at 2-2.
Mikel Arteta’s team dominated the first 45 minutes and will be so frustrated to find themselves drawing with their bitter rivals at half-time.
Eberechi Eze is the second player to score four or more in the North London derby in a single season
Eberechi Eze is the second player to score four or more in the North London derby in a single season, along with Arsenal’s Ted Drake in 1934-35, as per Opta Joe.
After Eze scored a hat-trick against Tottenham back in November, he finally returned to the scoresheet with a goal against his now bitter rivals.
The 27-year-old has just five Premier League goals since his move to the Emirates Stadium, meaning 80 per cent of his goals have now come in this fixture.
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Arteta will be hopeful that yet another goal against Spurs will give him the confidence to finally kick on in N5 following a very slow start.
After the goal, Gary Neville praised Bukayo Saka for his work to create the chance for Eze, after Spurs made it a tough first 45 for him.
Speaking on commentary, Neville told Sky Sports: “Eze has done it again, it is a huge moment for Arsenal.
“It has been tough for Saka, and you cannot keep him down; he just gets past Sarr. There is a little bit of good fortune as it goes through his legs, and Eze manages to make contact.”
However, the Gunners will be seriously kicking themselves for failing to keep the lead going into the break as Randal Kolo Munai scored.
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Theo Walcott was delighted to see Eze finally get back on the scoresheet, and he could see Arsenal players were so happy for him, too.
After the game, the former Arsenal winger told Sky Sports: “You could see how much it meant to him, but not just him, his teammates too.
“I think it’s really important, away from the football, to show how important he is in that role. I was so pleased for him.”
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