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Arteta reveals Eze requested extra training ahead of stunning Spurs win

Eberechi Eze (centre) celebrates completing his hat-trick (Adam Davy/PA)
Eberechi Eze (centre) celebrates completing his hat-trick (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Arsenal thrashed local rivals Tottenham 4-1 in a Premier League match, extending their lead at the top of the table to six points.
  • Eberechi Eze scored a hat-trick for Arsenal, becoming only the third player in the club's history to achieve this against Tottenham.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Eze's determination and talent, highlighting his desire for extra practice and his impact on the team.
  • Tottenham's manager Thomas Frank took full responsibility for his team's defensive setup and the loss, which ended their unbeaten away record.
  • The goals included a deflected opener from Leandro Trossard, three from Eze, and a consolation goal for Tottenham from Richarlison.
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