The Denmark international was handed the start by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino despite constant speculation that his future lies away from the club.
The midfielder rewarded his manager's faith when Spurs capitalised on a series of defensive errors by the Arsenal, which culminated in him side-footing into an empty net from close range.
He is the first Dane to notch a half-century in the Premier League and the first Tottenham player to combine 50 goals with 50 assists.
Eriksen was signed by Spurs from Ajax in 2013 and, on Sunday, marked his 207th appearance in the famous white shirt.
He will be out of contract at the end of this season and has said that, at 27 years old, the time may have come for a new challenge.
He could be allowed to leave for free at the expiration of his current deal, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would prefer to cash in on the talented playmaker.
He was linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United in the summer but nothing came of the speculation.
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