There is no feeling quite like winning the North London Derby away from home. A 4-1 win at Spurs is our biggest away league win over them since the 5-0 in December 1978. Interim head coach Igor Tudor had a brutal introduction to the derby.
An Eze Masterclass
Eberechi Eze, the man who almost joined Tottenham in August, was absolutely unplayable. Bukayo Saka bundled his way into the area on 32 minutes and picked him out to lash home. Spurs replied 123 seconds later, Randal Kolo Muani dispossessing Declan Rice and rifling through David Raya, but we didn't panic.
The Second Half Surge
Two minutes after the restart, Jurriën Timber found Viktor Gyökeres, who curled one into the corner from 20 yards. From then on, it was an exhibition.
Eze grabbed his second on 61, rolling home after Micky van de Ven halted Saka's run and the ball ricocheted off João Palhinha. That is five Premier League goals against Spurs this season for Eze alone. The travelling Gooners were in full voice, "North London is Red" echoing around the stadium, and Gyökeres held off Archie Gray to add the fourth in stoppage time.
Arteta talked about the 72 hours since Molineux more than the football:
"I cannot be prouder and happier from what I saw out there, especially how we lived the last 72 hours."
"I watched it back and there is no explanation for how the hell we drew that game against Wolves. You have to lift yourself up because you are feeling angry, ashamed, upset."
This victory restores a five-point lead at the top. Tottenham sit 16th, four points off the relegation zone. It's a good day to be a Gooner!
Man of the Match: Eberechi Eze & Viktor Gyökeres
It's impossible to separate them today. Two goals each and absolutely devastating performances.