A brilliant hat-trick by Eberechi Eze earned Arsenal more bragging rights over Tottenham and sent them six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-1 victory.
Defeats for title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City on Saturday had opened the door for Mikel Arteta's leaders to increase their advantage at the summit.
And even with numerous key players out injured, Arsenal proved far too strong for Thomas Frank's Spurs and inflicted a painful defeat on their North London rivals in a display inspired by a player that could have turned out for the visitors at Emirates Stadium.
“That's a good one man,” said Eze. “Enjoyable day. Happy to help the team and to win today was a special.
“It's special. I am grateful. I prayed for it. This is what I pray for. I prayed for a hat-trick so I am grateful to God.
“That was the prayer today. God gave it to me and that is faith, man. All my family is here and that makes it even more special for me.”
Eze had been all set to sign for Tottenham from Crystal Palace in August until the Gunners hijacked the transfer at the last minute.
After a slow start at his new club, Eze produced a memorable derby-day treble, firing home in the 41st-minute after Leandro Trossard's opener five minutes earlier before two second-half strikes ensured he went home with the match ball on a day to savour for Arsenal.
The injury list of both clubs had dominated the build-up and the Gunners remained without £55 million forward Viktor Gyokeres, but Spurs manager Frank still went with a three-at-the-back system.
Eze almost created an early breakthrough but Declan Rice's volley from his scooped pass was blocked by Guglielmo Vicario.
Spurs were happy to concede possession to Arsenal, but clear-cut chances were limited during the opening 30 minutes.
Bukayo Saka sent a free-kick over and went closer with another effort from a similar position in the 33rd minute which Vicario pushed away.
Frank's decision to be pragmatic had worked but was soon about to collapse like a house of cards.
Arsenal's opener arrived after 36 minutes when Mikel Merino dropped deep and spotted the perfectly timed run of Trossard, who fired beyond Vicario after a deflection off Micky van de Ven.
Destiny Udogie had been guilty of a lapse in concentration and played Trossard onside, but things went from bad to worse four minutes before half-time.
Kevin Danso headed clear Jurrien Timber's cross but Rice played a first-time pass into the unmarked Eze, who dribbled between Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha before he rifled into the bottom corner.
The decibel levels inside Emirates Stadium went through the roof and despite a quick VAR check for offside, Trossard was not deemed to be in the eye line of Vicario.
“That was my favourite,” Eze said of his second goal. “All of them are good for me because I have been working on the process to get in that position so that's good again.”
Spurs avoided further damage before half-time, but the second period was only 35 seconds old when Eze made it 3-0.
Yet again Eze was not picked up and after Timber passed into the England international, he turned and steered into the bottom corner from 16 yards for his second of the game to match his goal tally from his first 17 appearances for Arsenal.
Tottenham were shell-shocked but captain Cristian Romero attempted to rally his team with two clearances and a block from Martin Zubimendi in quick succession before the visitors were handed a 55th-minute lifeline.
Palhinha tackled Zubimendi by the halfway line and after Richarlison spotted David Raya off his line, Spurs' number nine executed a wonderful lob from 40 yards to reduce the deficit in stunning fashion.
Frank shuffled his pack with Pape Sarr and Randal Kolo Muani sent on but not long after Vicario pushed out Saka's curler, Arsenal made the points safe.
The excellent Trossard got in behind the Tottenham defence and picked out Eze, who shifted the ball past a sliding Udogie and whipped his 76th-minute effort into the bottom corner to become only the fourth player to score a hat-trick in the North London derby.
“A very bad night for us,” said Vicario. “First of all we have to apologise to the people that support us every day. They expected us to fight and today we didn't fight. That's not negotiable to do in football in this level.
“It's a tough night, a very bad defeat, but we have to stick together. We have a big night on Wednesday but we need to stick together.”
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
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Marin Cilic (x5)
John Isner (x8)
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Roger Federer (x2)
Kevin Anderson (x4)
Dominic Thiem (x6)
Kei Nishikori (x7)
What is a robo-adviser?
Robo-advisers use an online sign-up process to gauge an investor’s risk tolerance by feeding information such as their age, income, saving goals and investment history into an algorithm, which then assigns them an investment portfolio, ranging from more conservative to higher risk ones.
These portfolios are made up of exchange traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to indices such as US and global equities, fixed-income products like bonds, though exposure to real estate, commodity ETFs or gold is also possible.
Investing in ETFs allows robo-advisers to offer fees far lower than traditional investments, such as actively managed mutual funds bought through a bank or broker. Investors can buy ETFs directly via a brokerage, but with robo-advisers they benefit from investment portfolios matched to their risk tolerance as well as being user friendly.
Many robo-advisers charge what are called wrap fees, meaning there are no additional fees such as subscription or withdrawal fees, success fees or fees for rebalancing.
Going grey? A stylist's advice
If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”
Tom Fletcher on 'soft power'
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Starring: Ahmed El Sakka, Amir Karara, Ghada Adel and Moustafa Mohammed
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DMZ facts
- The DMZ was created as a buffer after the 1950-53 Korean War.
- It runs 248 kilometers across the Korean Peninsula and is 4km wide.
- The zone is jointly overseen by the US-led United Nations Command and North Korea.
- It is littered with an estimated 2 million mines, tank traps, razor wire fences and guard posts.
- Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un met at a building in Panmunjom, where an armistice was signed to stop the Korean War.
- Panmunjom is 52km north of the Korean capital Seoul and 147km south of Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital.
- Former US president Bill Clinton visited Panmunjom in 1993, while Ronald Reagan visited the DMZ in 1983, George W. Bush in 2002 and Barack Obama visited a nearby military camp in 2012.
- Mr Trump planned to visit in November 2017, but heavy fog that prevented his helicopter from landing.
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What is graphene?
Graphene is extracted from graphite and is made up of pure carbon.
It is 200 times more resistant than steel and five times lighter than aluminum.
It conducts electricity better than any other material at room temperature.
It is thought that graphene could boost the useful life of batteries by 10 per cent.
Graphene can also detect cancer cells in the early stages of the disease.
The material was first discovered when Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were 'playing' with graphite at the University of Manchester in 2004.
UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
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F1 drivers' standings
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 281
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 247
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes 222
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 177
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 138
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull 93
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 86
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 56
Top New Zealand cop on policing the virtual world
New Zealand police began closer scrutiny of social media and online communities after the attacks on two mosques in March, the country's top officer said.
The killing of 51 people in Christchurch and wounding of more than 40 others shocked the world. Brenton Tarrant, a suspected white supremacist, was accused of the killings. His trial is ongoing and he denies the charges.
Mike Bush, commissioner of New Zealand Police, said officers looked closely at how they monitored social media in the wake of the tragedy to see if lessons could be learned.
“We decided that it was fit for purpose but we need to deepen it in terms of community relationships, extending them not only with the traditional community but the virtual one as well," he told The National.
"We want to get ahead of attacks like we suffered in New Zealand so we have to challenge ourselves to be better."
Pharaoh's curse
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
'Ghostbusters: From Beyond'
Director: Jason Reitman
Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace
Rating: 2/5
