Arsenal reignited their Premier League title charge with a dominant 4 1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, restoring a five point lead at the top of the table and sending a clear message to their rivals. After back to back draws had raised questions about their nerve, Mikel Arteta’s side responded ruthlessly in the north London derby.
Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres both scored twice as Arsenal delivered their biggest league win away to Tottenham in decades. The visitors looked sharp from the opening whistle, moving the ball with confidence and pressing aggressively.
Eze opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a crisp volley that beat Guglielmo Vicario. Tottenham briefly responded when Randal Kolo Muani capitalised on a defensive lapse to level the match, but Arsenal regained control early in the second half. Gyokeres curled home a superb finish to restore the lead before Eze added his second to stretch the advantage.
Gyokeres completed the statement performance in stoppage time, sealing a comprehensive result that lifted Arsenal to 61 points from 28 matches. Manchester City remain in pursuit on 56 points with a game in hand, ensuring the title race remains intense.
Arteta praised his team’s response after recent setbacks, emphasising the importance of consistency in the final stretch of the campaign. With ten matches remaining, Arsenal have regained momentum at a crucial stage.
Elsewhere, Liverpool left it incredibly late to secure a 1 0 win away at Nottingham Forest. Alexis Mac Allister struck in the 97th minute, firing home a rebound after earlier seeing a goal ruled out. The victory boosted Liverpool’s hopes of a top four finish, though manager Arne Slot admitted his side were fortunate to take all three points.
Liverpool sit sixth on 45 points, level with Chelsea and Manchester United as the battle for Champions League qualification tightens. Nottingham Forest remain just above the relegation zone, increasing the pressure in the lower half of the table.
Crystal Palace edged Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 0, with Evann Guessand scoring late against a Wolves side reduced to ten men. Fulham also impressed, beating Sunderland 3 1 thanks to a brace from Raul Jimenez.
For Tottenham, the defeat deepened concerns. Igor Tudor’s first match in charge ended in frustration, leaving Spurs 16th and winless in nine league games. Defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of confidence were evident against an Arsenal side playing with purpose.
As the Premier League season enters its decisive phase, Arsenal have reasserted themselves at the summit, while Liverpool’s late drama keeps the race for European places wide open.
