FC Arsenal secured a crucial 4-1 victory against rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby, strengthening their position at the top of the English Premier League title race. Despite the absence of Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each scored twice to seal the win, keeping them ahead of chasing Manchester City. The match, which saw technical issues cause delays, also marked a difficult debut for new Spurs manager Igor Tudor, with Arsenal fans chanting about his potential dismissal. Tottenham remains in the relegation battle as 16th-placed team.