Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 22, 2026. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to five points over Manchester City.
Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace for 67 million pounds in August 2025, scored twice against a club he nearly signed for last summer.
Eze’s Brace Dominates Derby
Eze opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Bukayo Saka assisted him after bundling into the area, and Eze volleyed past goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. However Tottenham equalized two minutes later. Randal Kolo Muani dispossessed Declan Rice and drilled the ball past David Raya.
Viktor Gyokeres restored Arsenal’s lead in the 47th minute. Jurrien Timber passed to him, and Gyokeres curled a shot from 20 yards.
Second Half Surge Seals Victory
Eze added his second goal in the 61st minute. Vicario saved Saka’s shot, but the rebound fell to Eze, who rolled it home. In stoppage time, Gyokeres scored again after holding off Archie Gray. This marked Eze’s fifth goal against Tottenham this season, following his hat-trick in the reverse fixture in November 2025.
Title Race Boost and Reactions
The result calmed Arsenal’s nerves after recent draws. Manager Mikel Arteta stated, “We showed what we’re made of.” Meanwhile Tottenham remained in 16th place, four points above relegation.
New manager Igor Tudor faced defeat on his debut, but no immediate comments emerged. Arsenal collected 61 points from 28 games, while Tottenham held 29 from 27.
