Arsenal demonstrated their resilience and strength in a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham in the north London derby, a result that propelled them five points clear at the summit of the Premier League. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed immense pride in his team's performance, particularly noting how they "showed what we're made of" following a frustrating 2-2 draw against bottom-club Wolves earlier in the week. That previous match had seen the Gunners relinquish a lead in the final moments, intensifying prior criticisms regarding their durability and consistency this season.

The emphatic derby display saw Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres each net two goals for Arsenal. Although Randal Kolo Muani managed to equalize for Tottenham in the 34th minute, Arsenal responded with three decisive second-half goals, securing their fifth consecutive win over their rivals. This impressive streak marks their best run against Spurs since 1989, underscoring the significance of the victory and the team's ability to bounce back under pressure.

Arteta candidly reflected on the emotional rollercoaster of the past 72 hours, acknowledging the difficulty and the sense of being "ashamed" after the Wolves draw. He described the inability to explain how they "lost two points in the last kick of the game," calling it "impossible" to comprehend even after reviewing the match from any angle. However, he lauded his squad's ability to regroup and unite despite diverse nationalities and feelings, highlighting the collective effort to align everybody and refocus for the "next chapter" after such a difficult setback.

Looking ahead, both Arsenal and their title rivals, Manchester City, who hold a game in hand, are set to benefit from a rare week-long break before their next fixtures. While Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola humorously suggested his players might enjoy "a lot of caipirinhas, daiquiris," Arteta adopted a more disciplined approach, stating he doesn't drink cocktails and would instead use the break to "take a little breath, analyse what we're doing and go again until the international break," emphasizing the demanding schedule of competitions ahead.