Arsenal delivered a statement performance in the North London Derby, dismantling Tottenham 4-1 to seize control of the Premier League title race.

In a weekend loaded with pressure at the top, Mikel Arteta’s side imposed themselves, silenced their rivals, and moved five points clear with the finish line now firmly in sight.

The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Eberechi Eze finished sharply from close range after slick movement split the Spurs defense.

Tottenham responded two minutes later after a turnover in midfield allowed Randal Kolo Muani to race through and slot past the goalkeeper, briefly restoring belief inside the stadium. That hope did not last.

Arsenal emerged more re-energized after the half time break. Viktor Gyokeres curled a precise effort into the corner in the 47th minute to restore the lead.

Just past the hour mark, Eze grabbed his second, tapping in after sustained pressure carved Tottenham open again.

Deep into stoppage time, Gyokeres sealed the rout with a composed finish on the break, turning a tense derby into a commanding statement.

Elsewhere, Liverpool edged their fixture with a dramatic late winner to stay within touching distance of Champions League qualification.

Every result tightened the mathematics, but Arsenal’s dominance in North London was the headline that reshaped the weekend.

The table now reflects clarity. Arsenal lead by five points. City have a game in hand. The margin for error has evaporated.

This is no longer about style or sentiment. It is about execution under pressure because the title race has entered its decisive phase.