ARS 4-1 TOT: A Proper Hiding

 I'm not sure I've previously seen one side bully another as thoroughly as the Gunners did the Spurs.  With the exception of Richarlison's quick thinking and well executed long range chip over Raya, Arsenal had things all their own way.  Eberechi Eze was the hat trick hero, who found space in front of goal to spank three past Vicario, who did make a smart save on a fourth shot.  Before Eze's goal spree, Merino scooped the bal to Trossard, who collected, spun, and scored a deflected shot to open the scoring.  Before that, Eze scooped to Rice, whose powerful shot took it cleanly as it dropped over his right shoulder but straight at Vicario.  

Spurs are another team hit hard by injuries.  Our alternatives are just better than theirs.  Hincapie filled Gabriel's defensive boots, and Eze played Odegaard's position very well.  Trossard has to be our best option on the left, based on production.  We got to see Madueke late on, which is welcome.

Any win over our dear neighbors is welcome.  This one puts us six points clear at the top of the table, with second place Chelsea our opponents next weekend.  We will host Bayern Munich midweek, and Mikel will not be resting important players.  Maybe they can share the load, though.

Early days, I know.  We started like this three years ago but couldn't stave off City.  The difference this time is the depth the Kroenkes have financed.  Even the currently vacant center forward position has been filled quite adequately by a midfielder, Merino.  Today, he dropped back a lot, in between making menacing forays forward.  He connected play well.  He had an assist.  Everywhere else, we have talented starters and excellent backups for them.  When Havertz and Odegaard reach full fitness, we'll be even stronger.