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February 22, 2026
Eze and Gyökeres at the double to boost Arsenal title bid with Spurs rout
Arsenal could feel the breath of Manchester City on their necks and the questions mounting; the anxiety all around them.
TL;DR
- Arsenal defeated Tottenham comfortably, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres scoring two goals each.
- The victory eased pressure on Arsenal following recent draws and extended their lead in the Premier League title race.
- Tottenham, under new manager Igor Tudor, showed little threat and continued their poor run of form.
- Eze's goals included a volley and a finish after a counter-attack, while Gyökeres scored twice from open play.
- Spurs equalized through Randal Kolo Muani after Eze's opener, but Arsenal regained control.
- The win moved Arsenal five points ahead of Manchester City, though they have played an extra game.
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