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Arsenal Slap Spurs in the NLD: Eze, Eze, Eze

Arsenal Slap Spurs in the NLD: Eze, Eze, Eze

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“A Good Old-Fashioned Slapping” (Arsenal 4–1 Spurs) Quick take

A luxuriant derby glow: two blokes revel in a comprehensive 4–1, worship Declan’s barnet, praise Hincapié’s Ecuadorian diving header, and enjoy Eze announcing himself. A strange mention of Tim Sherwood but we keep boomeranging back to tactics, roles, and why Spurs helped Arteta.

Timestamps / Chapters
  • 00:00 – Cold open: best super-slow-mo Eze goal + Saliba slapping Rice in celebration

  • 02:00 – The vibe after a derby: radio silence from Spurs WhatsApps

  • 03:30 – Hincapié appraisal: aerial dominance, passing range, “Ecuadorian diving header”

  • 04:50 – Tifo chat (and why Wrighty should’ve been on it)

  • 06:00 – Manager chess: Arteta guessed Frank’s back-three; Spurs played into his hands

  • 09:40 – Spurs’ plan vs reality; Vicario’s distribution horror show

  • 10:50 – Mini trend: Arsenal’s cute scoop pass into the box

  • 14:05 – Merino the false-nine/ten masterclass; chaos between lines

  • 15:35 – Goal 1: Merino scoop → Trossard velvet touch/finish

  • 16:45 – Trossard’s “miserable son” energy… and elite output

  • 18:10 – Eze vs Ødegaard: risk, ball-striking, and the different #10 profiles

  • 20:35 – Goal 2: Rice regains → Eze just hits it (Lampard-ish)

  • 21:55 – HT wish granted: 3–0 inside 30 seconds of 2H; Spurs’ body language breaks

  • 23:40 – Their goal = freak finish from miles; PTSD duly noted, control restored

  • 25:15 – Richarlison discourse: the snide, the tats, and the stat that won’t be remembered

  • 26:10 – Spurs pod reactions: they’re “on the floor” (tactics & manner, not just score)

  • 27:05 – Why this lights the fuse under Frank (short-termism + living next to Jupiter)

  • 29:30 – Around the league: results that helped; looking at Chelsea/City gaps

  • 31:30 – Fixture density, semi-finals looming, and why the buffer matters

  • 32:45 – Rotation grumbles: Arteta’s “circle of trust” vs spreading minutes

  • 34:00 – Returns: Madueke lively, Ødegaard minutes, Timber world-class at RB

  • 35:30 – Namechecks: Rice and Zubimendi as a two; Zubi’s recovery runs

  • 37:15 – Coaching detail: pressing lanes, hunting in packs, without emotion

  • 40:00 – Bayern preview: Kane’s inevitable pen, but Arteta > Company

  • 40:50 – Big picture: set-pieces aren’t the crutch; this was dominance everywhere

Standout moments
  • “He didn’t lose a header all game” — Hincapié won everything and sealed it with a diving header.

  • “Brand-new scoop pattern” — multiple deft lobs into zone 14/half-space for runners.

  • “Two false nines” — Merino + Eze alternating between 9/10 lanes to unpick the back-five.

  • “Trossard: moody, productive” — grimacing assassin; opens the scoring (again).

Player of the Match (pod consensus)
  • Eze — goals, shot selection, rhythm changes.

  • Honourable mentions: Hincapié, Rice, Trossard, Zubimendi.

Tactical notes (short)
  • Spurs’ 5-at-the-back invited the scoop; Arsenal flooded the seam behind Eze/Udogie.

  • Merino’s drop split CBs’ reference points; runners went past him rather than into him.

  • Set-piece threat remained, but open-play control made it academic.

  • Post-0:1, Spurs lacked bench tools to flip state; Arsenal throttled risk without emotion.

Looking ahead
  • Bayern (H): expect rotation minutes but assert culture: win every game.

  • Chelsea (A): chance to extend the City/Liverpool buffer before the crunch run.

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