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Arsenal centre-back William Saliba set a unique record in the Gunners' 4-1 dismantling of Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's Premier League North London derby.

Eze has only started 14 games this season, and hadn't played 90 minutes for Arsenal since November 23. He was understandably delighted to be back in the limelight for Mikel Arteta's side, who restored their five point lead at the Premier League summit.

LONDON — Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres bagged braces to relaunch Arsenal’s title hopes with a 4-1 win over rivals Spurs in a North London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

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For Arsenal, it was the perfect way to breathe fresh life into their Premier League title charge. For Tottenham Hotspur, a damaging defeat against their north London rivals leaves them worryingly close to the drop zone.

Tottenham and Arsenal faced multiple delays due to communication errors between match officials on Sunday.

The Lilywhites fell to a 4-1 defeat against Mikel Arteta’s side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as goals from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres made the difference.

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott praised the “best performance” he’s seen from striker Viktor Gyokeres after the Sweden international’s brace in the 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Tudor 'certain' Spurs will stay up despite heavy defeat by Arsenal. Video, 00:01:31Tudor 'certain' Spurs will stay up despite heavy defeat by Arsenal

You never know. You never know because this is a situation that I never saw. That we have 10 players plus three players [available]. So it's very, I don't know which word is best to use, but I like because I see the players want to do. The players want [to], okay they are in this position.

Igor Tudor has delivered a blunt verdict on his Tottenham side after their latest defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League.