Arsenal secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham in the first North London Derby of the season.
The Gunners were truly dominant in the first half and looked like they'd be victorious if they could just break down Tottenham's low block. Thankfully for them, goals from Leandro Trossard and Eberechi Eze late in the first period meant that they could relax.
Arsenal went into cruise control in the second half when Eze slotted him his second of the game, before Richarlison salvaged some form of consolation with a stunning long-range effort against the run of play. However, the Derby belonged to Eze who wrapped up his hat-trick in style with another wonderful effort.
Here GIVEMESPORT dish out the ratings in the North London derby.
Match Highlights
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Arsenal Player Ratings
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GK: David Raya - 7/10
Had almost nothing to do throughout, but was then beaten from range.
RB: Jurrien Timber - 8/10
Provided a real offensive threat with plenty of passes into the final third.
CB: William Saliba - 7/10
Didn't have a lot to do at the back, but passed the ball well and ensured that Arsenal dominated throughout.
CB: Piero Hincapie - 7/10
A good performance on a relatively easy afternoon.
LB: Riccardo Calafiori - 7.5/10
A really strong performance. Passed the ball well and contributed to Arsenal's attack.
CM: Declan Rice - 8/10
Dictated play in midfield, as he has so many times this season.
CM: Martin Zubimendi - 6.5/10
Played well for the most part but was caught out in posession in the build up to Richarlison's goal.
RW: Bukayo Saka - 7/10
A good performance. Provided crucial width and created space for others to take the headlines.
AM: Eberechi Eze - 10/10
Scored a wonderful goal in the first half to put the Gunners 2-0 up, before all-but wrapping up the win after the break and then wrapping up his hat-trick. A truly stunning display in such a big game.
LW: Leandro Trossard - 7.5/10
Provided a good finish to break the deadlock against Spurs. Proved himself as one of the best wingers in the Premier League.
ST: Mikel Merino - 7/10
Always seems to impress when I watch him. Links well with the midfield but provides a real focal point to the attack.
Sub: Noni Madueke - N/A
Tottenham Player Ratings
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GK: Guglielmo Vicario - 5/10
Had a shocking game, conceding more goals than he prevented. His distribution was also very poor.
CB: Kevin Danso - 4.10
Replaced at the break after being overrun by Arsenal.
CB: Cristian Romero - 5/10
Put in some impressive numbers but just couldn't keep the Gunners at bay.
CB: Micky van de Ven - 3/10
Had a really poor game. Arguably his worst in a Tottenham shirt.
RWB: - Djed Spence - 4.5/10
Didn't do much at all. Lacked quality.
CM: Joao Palhinha - 7/10
Battled hard in midfield but struggled to contain Arsenal. Did put in the tackle set that Richarlison up for his long-range effort.
CM: Rodrigo Bentancur - 6/10
Had a really poor game. Ineffective in midfield and completely outclassed by his opposite number, Declan Rice.
LWB: Destiny Udogie - 7/10
Offered a rare outlet going forward down the left. One of Spurs' best.
AM: Mohammed Kudus - 5/10
Looked completely out of his depth in this game. Very poor.
AM: Wilson Odobert - 5/10
A really ineffective performance. Offered very little.
ST: Richarlison - 7/10
Fed off scraps throughout but scored a wonderful instinctive effort in the second half.
Sub: Xavi Simons - 5/10
Struggled to make an impact after coming on at the break.
Sub: Pape Sarr - N/A
Sub: Randal Kolo Muani - N/A
Sub: Pedro Porro - N/A
Sub: Brennan Johnson - N/A
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