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North London derby result, latest updates and reaction after Eze masterclass - Gunners overcome division’s best away side to restore six-point lead at Premier League summit
Noni Madueke scored twice to fire Arsenal to a 3-0 victory at Club Brugge and all but assure their qualification for the Champions League knockout stages with two group matches to play. Madueke opened his Arsenal account against Bayern Munich a fortnight ago and the England international was at it again in Belgium after 25 minutes.
The Gunners took down their Belgian opponents by 3-0 to claim their 6th consecutive European victory this season as they reached closer to securing automatic qualification to the round of 16
Aston Villa stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal with a dramatic stoppage-time winner today. Matty Cash thumped home at the back post (36') before sub Leandro Trossard equalised from close range (52'). Emi Buendia then curled into the top corner with seconds remaining to give his side a last-gasp victory (90+5').
Arsenal is top of the Premier League table with 29 points and is nine points clear of the second-best team in the league, Chelsea. Arsenal's record is nine wins, two draws, and one loss in the Premier League, scoring 24 goals and conceding six.
Sky customers can watch Chelsea vs Arsenal on Sky Sports from 4pm or via the Sky Sports app; non-Sky customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or Month pass; kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 4.30pm o
All of that angst and frustration, however, will feel worth it after this statement Champions League performance from the Arsenal winger. Madueke first struck surely the finest goal of his career, and then scored his most straightforward goal a few minutes later, as he led his team to another smooth victory in Europe.
Eze scored the first north London derby hat-trick since 1978 to send Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League