Tottenham Vs Arsenal: Gyokeres and Eze Each Hit Brace as Gunners Crush Spurs 4-1 to Reclaim Five-Point Lead

Arsenal delivered a statement win in the north London derby, beating Tottenham 4-1 as Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze both scored twice. The result restored a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and prompted strong reactions from both managers.

Tottenham Vs Arsenal: match outcome and scorers

Arsenal won 4-1, with Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze each netting two goals for Mikel Arteta's side. Randal Kolo Muani scored Tottenham's sole goal. This was Igor Tudor's first match in charge of Tottenham, played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Eze put Arsenal in front from close range after 32 minutes and added a second goal to finish with two on the day; Gyokeres also contributed two goals, with praise from his manager for the quality and efficiency of his overall play.

Arteta: pride, reaction to midweek slip and squad attitude

Mikel Arteta described his pride in the team's response after they had earlier dropped two points in a midweek draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He said the reaction after that Wolves result made it clear the players felt the pain and used it as motivation. Arteta highlighted the side's attitude, desire and dominance in this match and noted that the team carried on playing after half-time with clear purpose.

Arteta singled out Declan Rice, noting Rice had made an error in the game but responded strongly thereafter, demonstrating personality, courage and the right attitude. On Viktor Gyokeres he said it might have been the player's best performance for the club, praising his overall play, efficiency and the goals he scored. On Eberechi Eze, Arteta explained he had chosen to start him because of positive recent performances against Tottenham and referenced having substituted Eze at half-time in a recent fixture against Brentford as part of his selection decisions.

How the result reshapes the title race and schedule

The victory restored Arsenal's five-point gap at the top of the table. The manager tempered celebrations with a reminder that the title race remains a long marathon, with domestic cup commitments and Champions League fixtures adding to the workload. Notably, Manchester City closed the gap prior to this match with a victory over Newcastle United; City will win the league if they win all of their remaining 11 games this season.

Tactical and psychological read on the derby

Arsenal produced a dominant display and inflicted a painful afternoon on Tottenham and their new boss. Eberechi Eze, who had scored a hat-trick in a previous 4-1 derby at the Emirates Stadium in November, again proved a tormentor for Spurs by scoring either side of the interval. The result underlined a gap in confidence and sharpness between the sides on the day.

Additional background on Eze: he had been close to joining Tottenham earlier, but Arsenal completed a transfer from Crystal Palace for a fee of £60m in August. That recruitment decision has been highlighted by the player's continued impact in derby matches.

Igor Tudor reaction and Spurs outlook

Igor Tudor was unflinching in his assessment after his first match in charge. He said he was very sad but viewed the game as a reality check that can prompt change. Tudor emphasised the need for players to change habits, work hard, and improve mentality and "brain sharpness. " He acknowledged that, in his view, Spurs and Arsenal were in different worlds at the moment and that too many problems in his squad had been exposed.

Despite the scale of the challenge, Tudor stressed he was not despondent. He said he saw passion and will in his players and was not angry because they tried to execute the plan but were unable to. When asked if there was time to turn things around, his reply was in the affirmative.

Immediate implications and what to watch next

The result gives Arsenal momentum and a psychological lift after the midweek Wolves setback, and it may be viewed by the manager as a potential turning point in the season. For Tottenham, the new manager faces an early, stark appraisal of the squad's issues and will need to address confidence, physical sharpness and pressing efficiency. The phrase "tottenham vs arsenal" will return repeatedly in the coming fixtures as both clubs process the outcome and prepare for the demands ahead.