London: Arsenal ended a difficult week on a north London high as they downed rivals Tottenham with Eberechi Eze continuing to haunt the side who wanted him in the summer, APA reports citing The Mirror.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Englishman grabbed himself a brace as the Gunners restored their five-point lead at the top, albeit they've played a game more, as their battle with Manchester City continues. Eze, scorer of three goals in the game between these two earlier in the season, was on hand to score the opener. Bukayo Saka drove past Pape Matar Sarr and found his teammate, who finished from close range.

Arsenal made an ideal start, with questions mounting about their mentality. However, within 24 seconds of the restart, their lead vanished. Declan Rice made a rare error in his own third, giving away the ball to Randal Kolo Muani. The Tottenham forward quickly capitalized, firing a shot underneath David Raya to equalize.

Viktor Gyokeres, returning to England, scored a crucial brace. His first goal, a stunning finish, put the visitors back ahead early in the second half. When Saka was sent clear but denied, Eze stepped up to score his fifth goal against Tottenham this season.