🔗 Share this article Bentancur and Danso Endure North London Derby Humiliating Afternoons Arsenal Player Performance Reviews David Raya Rarely saw the ball as Arsenal commanded the fixture. Is likely disappointed to have been caught napping by the Brazilian forward. 6 Jurriën Timber Rarely ever puts a foot wrong and was able to advance at will. Determination paid off in his assist for Eberechi Eze's second goal. 8 William Saliba Seldom challenged by Spurs' defensive tactics. There will be tougher challenges to come in the next few weeks without his regular defensive partner. 7 Piero Hincapié Looked assured in deputising for Gabriel Magalhães. Lacks the Brazilian’s physical prowess but compensates with technique and good decision-making. 7 Riccardo Calafiori Hadn’t trained all week due to a hip problem but didn’t look sluggish. Provides Arsenal with excellent energy all over the field. 8 MartÃn Zubimendi Directed the game from the base of midfield with typical authority. Luckily, his mistake in giving the ball away for the consolation strike didn’t affect the outcome. 7 Declan Rice Should have done better with early chance but can never fault his work rate. Tottenham could not cope with his marauding runs from deep. 8 Eberechi Eze It had to be him against the club he turned down in the summer. Delivered a moment of brilliance to score a superb first before superb finishes for his next two goals. 9 Bukayo Saka A few exchanges with the defender in the first half before springing to life. Enjoyed celebrating Eze’s hat-trick almost as much as the goal-getter did. 8 Mikel Merino Always a willing runner playing up front and provided a moment of quality with a sublime pass for Trossard’s strike. 8 Leandro Trossard Expertly took his goal. Will be hard to shift him from the left flank once the rest of Arsenal’s attacking options return. 8 Subs: Noni Madueke (for Trossard, 78) A welcome return from injury layoff 7; Ethan Nwaneri (for Merino, 86) n/a; Cristhian Mosquera (for Hincapie, 86) n/a; Myles Lewis-Skelly (for Calafiori, 90) n/s Spurs Squad Ratings Guglielmo Vicario Two decent saves as he perfected the art of timewasting in the first half. Little opportunity with any of the Arsenal strikes. 6 Kevin Danso Made a nervous start after being introduced to a three-man defense. No surprise that he was substituted at half-time. 5 Cristian Romero Usually a dependable center-back but could not cope with Arsenal’s constant pressure. Added to his misery by receiving a booking that means he is now suspended. 5 Micky van de Ven The speedy Dutchman came to his team's rescue on more than one occasion. Yet he was unable to stop Arsenal once they hit their stride. 6 Djed Spence Far too slow to react to stop the winger's goal and found himself pinned back. A testing occasion for the England defender. 5 Rodrigo Bentancur Spent most of the afternoon struggling to keep up. Could have done much more to stop the attacker from running past to score his first. 4 João Palhinha Put himself about in the center but was at fault of leaving an huge space for the playmaker to capitalise on twice. 5 Destiny Udogie Found it difficult to contain the winger. To blame for Arsenal’s third and doubts remain about his defending. 5 Wilson Odobert Was difficult to work out what position he had been asked to play. Couldn’t get any success out of Timber. 5 Richarlison Struggled to make any impact in the first half. But his excellent lob at least gave Tottenham something to take pride in. 7 Mohammed Kudus Virtually anonymous aside from a couple of promising early moments. Needs more service but spends too much time on the fringes. 5 Subs: Xavi Simons (for Danso, ht) Made a difference with eagerness to drive forward with ball 6; Pape Sarr (for Odobert, 67) Added some drive 6; Randal Kolo Muani (for Bentancur, 67) Looked off the pace 5; Brennan Johnson (for Kudus, 78) The game was already lost 6; Pedro Porro (for Spence, 78) Ended game exchanging words with the midfielder 6.