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Mikel Arteta press conference LIVE: Arsenal boss on Spurs, Eze hat-trick, title gap and Trossard

18:46Tom Canton

> That's a good one. Enjoyable day. Happy to help the team and get the win.

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> "It's special. It's what I prayed for. I prayed for my hat-trick and I got it.

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> "All my family are here which makes it more special to do it in front of them."

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> _On potentially being a Tottenham player had things been different:_

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> "Let's not talk about that."

18:35Tom Canton

Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League after impressive victory in the North London Derby.

The Gunners took the lead through a brilliant finish from Leandro Trossard, following a dinked pass from Mikel Merino. Eberechi Eze then sent the stands into bedlam as he finished brilliantly against the side that he opted not to sign for.

Seconds after the whistle had gone for the second period, Eze had his second, firing a left-footed shot round Vicario. Richarlison then managed an excellent lobbed strike from near the halfway line.

Read the full story [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-burnley-32793590).

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Eberechi Eze enjoyed a dream first North London Derby after scoring for Arsenal (Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Tom Canton

Welcome to **football.london's** coverage of Mikel Arteta's post-match press conference following the clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Arsenal manager will discuss the game with the press, including our Arsenal reporter, **Tom Canton**. Updates will follow.

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