Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres labels the Gunners’ 4-1 victory over Tottenham the “perfect response” to critics as the club moves five points clear at the top.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres believes the team’s dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham was exactly what was needed to silence their critics.
After a disappointing few days, Arsenal put on a show in the North London derby to prove they are still the team to beat in the Premier League title race. For a club that hasn’t won the league title since 2004, this win was a massive statement of intent.
The match featured standout performances from both Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze, who each scored twice at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The victory was particularly sweet because it came just four days after Arsenal struggled in a 2-2 draw against bottom-placed Wolves. That result had many people questioning whether the players had the mental strength to finish the season as champions.
The draw at Molineux had caused a lot of tension, with many experts wondering if Arsenal would crumble under the pressure of the title race. However, the win against their biggest rivals has put those worries to rest for now. It was a clinical performance that showed the squad can handle a setback and come back even stronger when the stakes are high.
Gyokeres, who has now reached 10 league goals for the season, spoke about how difficult it can be to move on from a bad result. He explained that while the Wolves game was tough to swallow, the way the team handled the pressure was very impressive.
According to the Swedish striker, the derby performance was the “perfect way” to show everyone that the team is still focused.
BOUNCING BACK WITH A BIG WIN. pic.twitter.com/gmXcunGGwy
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 22, 2026
Thanks to the three points from the derby, Arsenal is now five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table. While there are still many games left to play, the gap gives them a bit of breathing room. Gyokeres added that if the team continues to play at this high level, they have a very good chance of staying in first place until the end.
