Eze hurts Tottenham again to reignite Arsenal’s title hopes with 4-1 win
Al Jazeera
February 22, 2026
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Arsenal reignited their Premier League title hopes with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham in the North London derby. Goalscorers Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres each netted twice, with Eze particularly tormenting his former club after nearly joining them during the summer transfer window. This win moved Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table, despite Manchester City having a game in hand. The result further highlighted Tottenham's struggles under new manager Igor Tudor, who has yet to secure a positive result in high-stakes matches.
Eze, signed by Arsenal for £60 million after turning down Tottenham, has now scored six league goals this season—five of which came against Spurs. His brace against Tottenham marked his second consecutive game with two goals against them, following a hat-trick earlier in the season. Eze explained his success against Tottenham as a "feeling" he cannot fully articulate but seems to channel effectively in these encounters. Meanwhile, Gyokeres' two goals proved decisive for Arsenal, who had previously drawn two games in a row, allowing Manchester City to close the gap.
The match also saw Tottenham briefly respond with a goal from Randal Kolo Muani, only to fall behind again as Arsenal dominated the second half. Despite their efforts, Spurs struggled defensively and offensively, dropping points that could prove costly in the title race
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/22/2026