Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres each bagged a brace as Arsenal cruised to a 4-1 north-London derby win, restoring their five-point cushion over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League points table.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) played out a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG currently stand at the 11th place with four wins and two draws in eight matches.
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres expressed optimism about the team's strong spirit and positive atmosphere in the Premier League 2025-26. Arsenal have played 17 matches in the tournament so far and have registered 12 wins as they lead the points table with 39 points.
Viktor Gyokeres' first-half penalty conversion in the 27th minute sealed the top spot for the Gunners and for the first time ever, they lead the Premier League charts heading into Christmas. In 17 matches, they have won 12, drawn three and lost two, with 39 points.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes their latest acquisition, Viktor Gyokeres, who came with a hefty price tag, is making progress at the club after his silent outing against Spanish outfit Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium.