Arsenal's 4-1 victory over Tottenham in the highly anticipated North London derby has been met with mixed reactions from football enthusiasts. A standout performance by midfielder Martín Zubimendi, who controlled the game from the base of midfield, was a key factor in Arsenal's dominant display.
The Gunners' backline, marshaled by William Saliba and Piero Hincapié, looked well-organized but rarely tested by Tottenham's defense. In contrast, Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario struggled to deal with the pace and skill of Arsenal's attacking trio, which included Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Eberechi Eze.
Eze was particularly impressive, scoring a stunning hat-trick that showcased his exceptional dribbling skills. His performances were complemented by Declan Rice, who used his energy and aggression to harass the Spurs midfield and create space for Arsenal's attacks.
However, Tottenham's defense was breached multiple times due to errors from defenders Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero, and Destiny Udogie. The latter, in particular, struggled to contain Saka and was at fault for Arsenal's third goal.
The Spurs players who made the most mistakes were those who spent the most time on the periphery of the game without creating any meaningful opportunities. Mohammed Kudus, who was given ample space by his teammates, looked anonymous despite having a few promising early touches.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte faces a tough task in addressing these defensive vulnerabilities and will need to make significant changes if his team is to compete with the top four contenders. For now, Arsenal's 4-1 victory has sent a clear message that they are the dominant force in North London.
Arsenal Team Rating:
* David Raya (GK) - 6
* William Saliba (DF) - 7
* Piero Hincapié (DF) - 7
* Riccardo Calafiori (MF) - 8
* Martín Zubimendi (MF) - 7
* Declan Rice (MF) - 8
* Bukayo Saka (FW) - 8
* Leandro Trossard (FW) - 8
* Eberechi Eze (FW) - 9
Tottenham Team Rating:
* Guglielmo Vicario (GK) - 6
* Kevin Danso (DF) - 5
* Cristian Romero (DF) - 5
* Micky van de Ven (MF) - 6
* Djed Spence (DF) - 5
* Rodrigo Bentancur (MF) - 4
* João Palhinha (MF) - 5
* Destiny Udogie (DF) - 5
* Wilson Odobert (FW) - 5
* Richarlison (FW) - 7
Note: The ratings are subjective and based on a personal interpretation of the game.
The Gunners' backline, marshaled by William Saliba and Piero Hincapié, looked well-organized but rarely tested by Tottenham's defense. In contrast, Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario struggled to deal with the pace and skill of Arsenal's attacking trio, which included Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Eberechi Eze.
Eze was particularly impressive, scoring a stunning hat-trick that showcased his exceptional dribbling skills. His performances were complemented by Declan Rice, who used his energy and aggression to harass the Spurs midfield and create space for Arsenal's attacks.
However, Tottenham's defense was breached multiple times due to errors from defenders Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero, and Destiny Udogie. The latter, in particular, struggled to contain Saka and was at fault for Arsenal's third goal.
The Spurs players who made the most mistakes were those who spent the most time on the periphery of the game without creating any meaningful opportunities. Mohammed Kudus, who was given ample space by his teammates, looked anonymous despite having a few promising early touches.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte faces a tough task in addressing these defensive vulnerabilities and will need to make significant changes if his team is to compete with the top four contenders. For now, Arsenal's 4-1 victory has sent a clear message that they are the dominant force in North London.
Arsenal Team Rating:
* David Raya (GK) - 6
* William Saliba (DF) - 7
* Piero Hincapié (DF) - 7
* Riccardo Calafiori (MF) - 8
* Martín Zubimendi (MF) - 7
* Declan Rice (MF) - 8
* Bukayo Saka (FW) - 8
* Leandro Trossard (FW) - 8
* Eberechi Eze (FW) - 9
Tottenham Team Rating:
* Guglielmo Vicario (GK) - 6
* Kevin Danso (DF) - 5
* Cristian Romero (DF) - 5
* Micky van de Ven (MF) - 6
* Djed Spence (DF) - 5
* Rodrigo Bentancur (MF) - 4
* João Palhinha (MF) - 5
* Destiny Udogie (DF) - 5
* Wilson Odobert (FW) - 5
* Richarlison (FW) - 7
Note: The ratings are subjective and based on a personal interpretation of the game.
, and I'm like "have you guys ever tried putting a banana on it? 
Just saying". But anyway, back to football... I mean, what's up with Spurs' defense? They looked so shaky 
. Reminds me of that one time I saw a cat trying to catch a laser pointer - it was hilarious! 
I'm kinda surprised by how weak Spurs looked at the back, like, I know they're not used to playing against teams with that much firepower 
. And tbh, Eze's hat-trick was insane 
! He's really stepping up for Arsenal. But seriously, Conte needs to sort out their defense ASAP or else it's gonna be a long season 
. And can't say I'm fussed about the ratings, but I think Eberechi should've been rated 10/10 
, he was on fire! 
just straight up dominated the derby 
was a total boss on the pitch 
meanwhile, spurs defense 
was a mess
espically against saka 
eze's hat-trick 
was insane 
for trying to turn things around but it's gonna be tough 
Unbelievable! He's got the skills to pay the bills.
Arsenal's midfield boss Zubimendi was 
. And that backline of Saliba and Hincapié was 
.
, he's got some seriously sick skills 
! And Rice's energy and aggression were 
. But for Spurs, they looked lost without their top players like Son or Kane 
.
, Conte's gotta make some big changes if he wants his team to keep up with the top 4 
. And poor Vicario couldn't deal with Saka and company 
. On the other hand, Arsenal's backline looked solid as rocks - Saliba and Hincapié were like two anchors holding everything together 
And what about their defense, it was like they were sleepwalking out there. How many defenders did they have making mistakes?! 
It's just so frustrating seeing teams like Spurs who can't even get their own house in order. I guess this is what happens when you're not competing with the top 4 regularly