Nigerian-born Arsenal Star Equals Henry’s Derby Record In Dominant North London Derby Win

Nigerian-born Arsenal Star Equals Henry’s Derby Record in Dominant North London Derby Win
Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, etched his name alongside club legends after a breathtaking performance in Arsenal’s emphatic 4–1 North London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 22 February 2026. Eze scored twice in the derby as Arsenal routed Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take a 4–1 win in the Premier League. His two goals took his total to five goals against Spurs this season, matching the number both Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie scored against Tottenham over multiple appearances an elite achievement in the fixture’s history.
Only Robert Pires (7 derby goals) and Emmanuel Adebayor have more goals in North London derby history for Arsenal.
Arsenal dominated the match and restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with the win, strengthening their title push. Eze’s brace, paired with goals from Viktor Gyökeres (a brace as well), put Tottenham under intense pressure throughout and sealed Arsenal’s commanding victory.
Eze’s derby scoring form this season reflects a remarkable run: he also scored a hat-trick in an earlier 4–1 derby win in November 2025 making him the first player in Premier League history to score a derby hat-trick in this fixture and one of the few to reach five derby goals in a single season. His performances continue Arsenal’s emphatic record against Spurs, with the current streak marking their best sequence of consecutive league derby wins since the late 1980s. Reflecting on his derby prowess, Eze remained humble, noting that goals come from preparation and opportunity and expressing gratitude rather than focusing on the record itself.
The result eased pressure on manager Mikel Arteta’s side after recent inconsistent results and kept their title hopes alive as the season approaches its crucial stages.
The victory also emphasised Arsenal’s attacking depth, with Eze now a key creative and scoring force in big matches.