Arteta Hails Eze's Hat-Trick: “Aura This Team Needed”
Eberechi Eze, a boyhood Arsenal fan, made his mark on the North London derby in spectacular fashion, scoring a hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. This impressive performance came after Eze was snatched from under Tottenham's noses on deadline day, joining Arsenal from Crystal Palace for £60 million.
“We are doing really well. We've been really consistent and that's it...”
Eberechi Eze's stunning hat-trick has propelled Arsenal to the top of the Premier League, with a 4-1 win over north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The 27-year-old England midfielder scored three clinical goals, cementing his place as a key player for Mikel Arteta's team.
Eze, a boyhood Arsenal fan, had a slow start to his Arsenal career after joining from Crystal Palace for £60 million in August. However, he made a statement with his impressive performance, paying back the hefty transfer fee. His manager, Mikel Arteta, praised Eze's dedication and commitment, saying he's brought an “aura” to the team.
Arteta was full of praise for Eze, highlighting his exceptional skill and desire to improve. “Things happen for a reason. He wanted to play for us and be part of this team,” Arteta said. Eze's hat-trick was only the fourth in the history of the north London derby, and his first for Arsenal.
Eberechi Eze made a stunning impact in his north London derby debut, scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1. The England international's goals came either side of half-time, showcasing his clinical finishing from the edge of the penalty area. Eze's performance was a statement moment in an Arsenal shirt, especially considering he had only scored one Premier League goal prior to this match.
Eze's first goal came after Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock, and he followed up with another clinical finish just after halftime. Tottenham pulled one back through Richarlison's stunning lob, but Eze sealed the win with his third goal in the 76th minute, sending Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta thinks Eberechi Eze could be a key player for Arsenal, saying “Things happen for a reason. And after the international duty, he had two days off, and after one day he wanted to train, and he wanted to improve,” highlighting Eze's dedication to his craft. Arteta believes Eze's attitude and talent make him a valuable asset to the team.
Eze's impressive performance, scoring a hat-trick against Tottenham, has given Arsenal a six-point lead in the Premier League. Arteta praised Eze's exceptional finishing ability, saying “He has such a quality and capacity to finish actions in different ways that we need to play him very close to the box.”
“He wanted to do extra practice and he was asking me questions about this and that. When a player has such a talent, and his desire is at that level, then these things happen.
“And he fully deserves it. I'm so happy for him, because since the day that he came, he brought something else to the team. So it's a joy, it's an aura that this team needed.”
Big week ahead 🔜
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 23, 2025
The boss reacts to an unforgettable day 👇
Eberechi Eze's impressive form has earned him a spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad, and if he keeps this up, he might just become a Premier League champion with Arsenal 🏆. His goals for England and stunning hat-trick against Tottenham show he's on the rise.
Eze's confidence is soaring, and with his talent, he could become a key player for both Arsenal and England. A World Cup spot is within reach, and who knows, maybe even a Premier League title winner.
“Hopefully it will give him a lot of confidence, to him and the team, that at any moment he can win us a game,” Arteta said.
"He has such a quality and capacity to finish actions in different ways that we need to play him very close to the box.
“We need to play to his qualities. The more he spends time there, the better for the team.”
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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 23, 2025
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Arsenal bounced back from a disappointing draw at Sunderland with a convincing 4-1 win over Tottenham, extending their unbeaten league run to nine games. This impressive performance puts them top of the Premier League, four points clear of Manchester City, and positions them as strong contenders for the title.
Champions Liverpool's recent struggles and Manchester City's Saturday loss have further boosted Arsenal's chances of securing their first Premier League title since 2003-04. However, manager Mikel Arteta is taking a cautious approach, refusing to get ahead of himself. Arteta's side has been in excellent form, with Eberechi Eze's stunning hat-trick against Tottenham showcasing the team's attacking prowess.
“We wanted to get back to earning that momentum again, and the London derby and today's performance. It's a good start,” Arteta said. “In this league, (a six-point lead) is not much.
“We are doing really well. We've been really consistent and that's it.”
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