Tag: Eberechi Eze

Eze Left Starstruck as Romario Makes Surprise Visit to Arsenal Training Ground

Eberechi Eze
March 2026

Eberechi Eze was left stunned after meeting Romario during a surprise visit to Arsenal’s training ground. The moment quickly gained attention online, with the midfielder’s reaction showing clear admiration for one of football’s most iconic forwards. Video from the visit showed Eze bowing respectfully before smiling and speaking briefly with Romario, whose appearance lifted the atmosphere at London Colney. The Brazil legend was also seen conducting an interview with Gabriel Jesus, who is working back toward full fitness.

Gyokeres says “honest” dressing-room meeting unified Arsenal before 4-1 derby rout

Viktor Gyökeres
February 2026

Arsenal players held a heated group meeting after blowing a two-goal lead vs Wolves, then responded by hammering Spurs 4-1 to go five points clear at the top. Gyokeres said the squad spoke openly to “let it all out,” understand each other’s emotions, and rebuild unity. Arsenal then delivered a statement performance with braces from Gyokeres and Eze, and are now targeting another response with Chelsea next weekend.

Tudor fumes after Spurs derby humiliation, warns players to “look in the mirror” as relegation fear grows

Igor Tudor
February 2026

Tottenham were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal in Igor Tudor’s first match in charge, leaving Spurs 16th and only four points above the relegation zone. Arsenal overwhelmed Spurs, with Eze and Gyökeres scoring two each and Kolo Muani’s goal only a consolation. Tudor said the gap between the teams was too big, called out Spurs’ confidence issues, and demanded a mindset reset through work, telling players to “look in the mirror” instead of using Arsenal’s quality as an excuse.

Alan Shearer Says Eze Looked “Lost” as Arsenal Drop Points vs Brentford

Alan Shearer
February 2026

He criticised the attacker’s first-half display, saying he looked uncomfortable and was rightly substituted at half-time, as the leaders failed to win and saw their cushion at the top reduced. He said the player needs regular starts to build rhythm and confidence, warning that limited minutes could cost him a place in the summer international squad. The criticism contrasted sharply with the earlier derby hat-trick that set expectations.

Martin Odegaard Misses Chelsea Clash After Late Knock

Martin Ødegaard
January 2026

Odegaard was a surprise omission from Arsenal’s squad against Chelsea and was not even on the bench. Arteta said he had picked up an untimely knock before kickoff, forcing a reshuffle. Eze started in the No.10 role, with Arsenal opting not to risk Odegaard after the late issue emerged.

Glasner Blasts Palace Board as Guehi City Deal Sparks Fury

Oliver Glasner
January 2026

Glasner publicly attacked Palace’s board after news of a deal to sell captain Guehi to City emerged just before a match, describing the squad as abandoned and hinting at deeper frustration ahead of his own exit at season end. With limited squad availability and ongoing uncertainty, the timing of the Guehi sale became the flashpoint, and Glasner used post-match comments to defend players and condemn the lack of support, with further departures also being discussed around the club.

Arteta Tells Eze to Improve After Dropping Him Despite Big-Money Arsenal Move

Eberechi Eze
January 2026

Mikel Arteta has challenged Eberechi Eze after leaving him out in recent league matches despite his strong early-season impact following a £60m move from Crystal Palace. Eze has not played in Arsenal’s last three Premier League games. Arteta said he manages minutes based on physical and emotional state, pointing to Eze playing more football than ever at this stage of a season. With Trossard and Odegaard preferred recently, Eze must raise certain elements to force his way back in.

Sherwood says England must start Eze if Tuchel uses a number 10

Eberechi Eze
November 2025

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood insists Eberechi Eze has to start for England at the World Cup if Thomas Tuchel uses a number 10, arguing the Arsenal playmaker is now the country’s best attacking midfielder after his hat-trick in the 4-1 rout of Spurs. Eze, who joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace in a big summer move, said he had prayed for a derby hat-trick and was grateful to deliver in such a statement win. Arteta hailed the performance and control as Arsenal dominated Spurs, reinforcing Eze’s case for a central England role.

Frank apologises after Spurs’ 4-1 derby capitulation at Arsenal

Thomas Frank (Spurs)
November 2025

Tottenham suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat away to Arsenal, producing one of their worst displays of the season as Eberechi Eze hit a hat-trick, Spurs generated an expected goals figure of just 0.07 and rarely threatened their fiercest rivals. Thomas Frank admitted the performance was the complete opposite of his intentions, apologised to supporters, criticised Spurs for losing too many duels and failing to escape Arsenal’s press, and warned their recurring lack of creativity, also seen against Chelsea, must be fixed quickly.

Eberechi Eze names Kevin De Bruyne as his toughest Premier League opponent

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
November 2025

Eberechi Eze has picked Kevin De Bruyne as the hardest opponent he has faced in the Premier League, highlighting the Belgian’s intelligence, consistency and ability to solve problems on the pitch before his summer switch from Manchester City to Napoli. Speaking on GOAL’s Beast Mode On podcast, Eze described De Bruyne as a “high-level thinker” who always seemed two steps ahead, praising a decade of elite output in England and acknowledging that even as an admirer growing up, facing him live underlined how special he is.

POPULAR ARTICLES