Arsenal Vs Tottenham: Eze and Gyokeres Double Up as Saka Hobbles Off in 4-1 North London Rout
In a decisive north London derby, arsenal vs tottenham ended 4-1 as Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres each scored twice in a result that left headlines and late-game drama. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League and produced an injury scare when Bukayo Saka hobbled off late in the match.
Arsenal Vs Tottenham — match facts and the final score
Arsenal secured a 4-1 victory over Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Eberechi Eze returned to the side and notched a brace, his first goals since the hat-trick he scored in the reverse fixture back in November. Viktor Gyokeres also scored twice, with his contributions coming in the second half and a stoppage-time finish. This result means Arsenal have won both north London derbies this season by the same 4-1 scoreline.
Saka injury scare: fall, treatment and substitution
Bukayo Saka was involved in a heavy fall when Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons landed on his ankle. Arsenal medical staff treated Saka on the pitch before he was replaced by Noni Madueke. Saka was later visible in the post-match celebrations, which indicates the issue may not be serious. Saka’s season form has included eight goals and seven assists in all competitions; he has previously dealt with hamstring and hip problems and is currently tied to the club until 2031 under a new contract.
Tudor’s debut, Spurs danger and league context
It was an unideal start to Igor Tudor’s interim reign at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tudor, a Croat, oversaw his first game in English football in this fixture. Spurs remain in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle: they sit four points clear of the drop zone after Nottingham Forest and West Ham both failed to win across the weekend.
Late moments, stoppage-time action and discipline
The closing stages were eventful. At 90+4 minutes, Gary Neville awarded Viktor Gyokeres the match’s man-of-the-match recognition. Two minutes earlier, a Simons looped delivery to the back post was mopped up by Saliba. At 90 minutes Saka was helped to his feet but hobbled off and was replaced as seven minutes of stoppage time were signalled. At 88 minutes, Xavi Simons won a free-kick in a tussle between Saka and Zubimendi; attempts to take the set-piece quickly were rejected by the referee because Saka required treatment. At 86 minutes Yves Bissouma received a yellow card for dissent rather than for the earlier foul on Gyokeres.
What the result means for the title race and immediate fixtures
The win is described as extending Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. Separately, the match context also notes that Mikel Arteta’s side had their cushion cut to just two by Manchester City, who beat Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday night. Commentary and reaction to the result included a new Premier League title prediction from Gary Neville and a series of post-match analysis pieces reflecting on Eze’s influence and perceived weaknesses in the winning side, and on Tottenham’s struggles and Tudor’s debut.
Coverage, analysis and what comes next
The game was followed with a dedicated match blog that included expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri and Dom Smith at the ground. Arsenal will return to Premier League action next Sunday when they host Chelsea at the Emirates. The immediate takeaways are clear: Eberechi Eze’s return to scoring form and Viktor Gyokeres’s second-half impact decided the fixture, Bukayo Saka’s late hobble is a cause for short-term attention, and Tottenham’s new interim management faces urgent questions as relegation danger looms.
