Gunners boss Arteta lauds Eberechi’s hat-trick in 4-1 rout of rivals Tottenham; says forward’s work ethic is exceptional
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze’s brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of Tottenham in their English Premier League (EPL) clash on Sunday was just reward for the forward’s ‘exceptional’ commitment to improve.
Eze became only the fourth player to score a north London derby treble and the first to hit three in the bitter rivalry since Alan Sunderland in 1978.
Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze (centre) celebrates his hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images
The 27-year-old tore Tottenham to shreds with clinical finishes in the 41st, 46th and 76th minutes at the Emirates Stadium. Leandro Trossard netted in the 36th minute to open the floodgates before Eze stole the show. Richarlison’s incredible 35-yard chip over Gunners keeper David Raya in the 55th minute was little consolation for toothless Tottenham.
“I’m so happy for him [Eze]. It is a day he deserves. At any minute he can win us a game. After the international duty he had two days off, but after one day he went to training because he wants to improve. He can score from the right, the left, on the ground, with the ball bouncing, he has such a capacity to take these chances. He is exceptional. We need to play to his qualities,” said Arteta.
Eze termed it a ‘special’ day, attributing his display to his faith. “I prayed for a hat-trick, so I am grateful to God. All my family was here and that makes it even more special for me,” said Eze. Arsenal lead the EPL table with 29 points in 12 games.
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