Alan Shearer Hails Eberechi Eze as “Unplayable” After Arsenal Derby Masterclass

Eberechi Eze hattrick lifts Arsenal title push as Shearer warns Manchester City remain the Gunners’ biggest challengers.

Arsenal North London Derby win will be remembered for the brilliance of Eberechi Eze, whose explosive Arsenal hattrick performance drew huge praise from Alan Shearer and pushed the Gunners further into title contention.

The Emirates erupted as Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a dominant 4-1 victory that underlined their growing momentum at the top of the Premier League table.

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Leandro Trossard opened the scoring with a deflected strike before the afternoon turned into the Eze show. The midfielder became the first Arsenal player since Alan Sunderland in 1978 to score a hat-trick in a North London Derby, with his flair, composure, and precision creating one of the season’s standout individual displays.

Spurs briefly responded through Richarlison’s long-range lob over David Raya, but Arsenal controlled the match throughout and fully deserved their emphatic win.

Shearer: “Eze Was Unplayable”

Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Alan Shearer described Eze as “unplayable,” emphasising how his confidence, movement, and finishing tore Tottenham apart.

Shearer added that Eze was “having the day of his life,” noting how his performance confirmed his readiness to become one of Arsenal’s decisive big-game players. The display not only strengthened Eze’s position in Arteta’s starting lineup but also showcased his potential to influence the title race.

Even with Arsenal moving six points clear of Chelsea, Shearer warned that Manchester City remain the “most likely challengers” to Arsenal’s ambitions. He pointed to City’s depth, their ability to produce long winning runs, and their mastery of high‑pressure run‑ins as reasons why no one can ignore the champions. Even with Arsenal’s impressive rise, City’s pedigree keeps the contest far from over.

Arsenal, meanwhile, continue to show an attacking balance that has been missing in recent seasons. With Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and now Eze all contributing heavily, Arteta’s frontline carries creativity, pace, and unpredictability. Eze’s ability to unlock tight matches may prove vital, especially in high-pressure fixtures that often dictate the direction of a title challenge. Still, Shearer’s caution stands: Arsenal must combine their current momentum with unwavering consistency if they hope to fend off City.

Alan Shearer’s remarks capture the excitement surrounding Arsenal’s rise, but they also reflect the intensity of the Premier League title race.

Eze’s sensational hat-trick has electrified the fanbase and elevated expectations, yet the looming presence of Manchester City ensures Arsenal must maintain their highest standard in the weeks ahead.

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