Eberechi Eze was the star of the show for Arsenal as he scored a hat-trick against Tottenham in the North London Derby, but Declan Rice still appeared concerned about his team-mate

Mikel Arteta has new ‘healthy competition’ following Eze hat-trick against Tottenham and Odegaard return to fitness

That day, David Seaman introduced Eze by referencing Dennis Bergkamp being a game-changer for the Arsenal squad he was part of in the mid-1990s. Ian Wright has often likened that signing to the scene in the 2002 film Spider-Man when Peter Parker’s DNA changes from that of a regular human being to one that is possessed with powers.

Eberechi Eze netted a hat-trick for Arsenal. However, it was a different attacker who could be hailed as Arsenal's most important player vs Tottenham.

Eberechi Eze’s historic north London derby debut was born out of his strong work ethic, manager Mikel Arteta revealed.

Mick Brown has told Eberechi Eze he must remain consistent if he wishes to help Arsenal and Mikel Arteta win silverware this season.

The midfielder stole the headlines against the side he seemed destined to join in the summer, doing something not even Thierry Henry or Harry Kane could ever do - netting a treble in the heated rivalry clash.

Eze ended a 47-year wait for the Gunners in a performance which prompted Thierry Henry to question the future selection of one of Arsenal’s key players.

To dare is to do’ screams the Tottenham Hotspur motto. This was more like to scare than to dare as Eberechi Eze made Thomas Frank pay for his negative tactics to send rampant Arsenal six points