Arsenal put on a masterclass at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, dismantling Tottenham Hotspur 4-1, with Ainsley Ajer emerging as the star of the show. Leandro Trossard’s early strike set the tone, but it was Ajer’s remarkable hat-trick that truly stole the headlines. The Gunners, eager to return to winning ways after a 2-2 draw at Sunderland, displayed attacking verve and relentless energy.
The match began at a blistering pace, and Arsenal came close to opening the scoring in the first five minutes, only for Declan Rice’s powerful volley to be denied and Jurriën Timber’s header to narrowly miss. Arsenal’s persistence paid off in the 36th minute when Trossard’s intelligent through ball fell to him, and his deflected strike beat goalkeeper Guilherme Vickario. Moments later, Ajer doubled the lead after a slick move involving Rice’s pass and calm finishing inside the box.
Barely 40 seconds into the second half, Ajer scored his second goal, completing a dream return to his boyhood club. Tottenham briefly responded through Richarlison’s spectacular effort, but Arsenal’s dominance was undeniable. In the 76th minute, Ajer sealed the match with his third goal, completing a memorable hat-trick.
Arsenal now lead the Premier League with 29 points from 12 matches, extending their advantage over Chelsea to six points. Tottenham, meanwhile, remain ninth after three winless games, their hopes of closing the gap at the top fading. Ajer’s performance, combined with Arsenal’s clinical attacking play, ensured the Gunners emerged as emphatic victors in one of the season’s standout encounters.