Arsenal’s next test comes against Chelsea at the Emirates — another London rival, another opportunity to tighten their grip.
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The red half of North London awoke on Monday morning with songs still echoing through the streets.
Under the bright Sunday lights, Arsenal delivered a statement performance, dismantling Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 in a ferocious North London derby that may well define the title race. The victory stretched the Gunners’ lead at the top of the Premier League to five points, and with every passing week, belief is beginning to harden into expectation.
From the first whistle at the Emirates, Arsenal played like a side that understood the moment. The tempo was relentless, the pressing suffocating. Tottenham, nervy and fragile, struggled to breathe.
It was Eberechi Eze who set the tone, gliding through midfield before curling home the opener. The stadium erupted, red scarves spinning in the winter air. Minutes later, Viktor Gyökeres powered in a second, bullying the Spurs backline with ruthless efficiency. By the time both men had doubled their tallies, the contest had become a procession.
Tottenham managed a brief flicker of resistance, but the gulf in confidence was unmistakable. Once challengers for European places, Spurs now find themselves glancing anxiously over their shoulders, just four points above the relegation zone. The derby defeat cut deeper than the scoreline; it exposed a side searching for answers at the worst possible time.
Elsewhere, the weekend added further intrigue to an already gripping campaign.
At the Etihad, Manchester City edged Newcastle United 2–1, refusing to let Arsenal disappear into the distance. Pep Guardiola’s champions remain within striking range, their looming April clash with the Gunners already circled in bold.
Saturday had seen the race for Champions League places tighten dramatically. Aston Villa were frustrated in a 1–1 draw with Leeds United, while Chelsea dropped points at home to Burnley by the same scoreline.
Sensing opportunity, Liverpool left it late at the City Ground. In stoppage time, Alexis Mac Allister struck the decisive blow against Nottingham Forest, sending the travelling supporters into delirium and pulling the Reds level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United.
United, meanwhile, prepare for a Monday night encounter with Everton, knowing that victory could shift the balance yet again in this breathless race for Europe.
But for now, the spotlight belongs to Arsenal.
Arsenal’s next test comes against Chelsea at the Emirates — another London rival, another opportunity to tighten their grip. With momentum surging and confidence brimming, Mikel Arteta’s side look every inch contenders ready for the long haul.
In a season defined by twists, Sunday felt different. It felt decisive.
North London is red — and the title race has a new pulse.
