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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.

Eze reveals late Arteta call flipped Spurs move

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
October 2025

Eze says a final call to Arteta settled his switch after Spurs had advanced terms. A boyhood Arsenal fan and academy alum, he joined the Gunners a day after Tottenham talks peaked. Arteta praised Eze’s desire and transparency. The move immediately endeared him to Emirates supporters as he debuted before a buoyant home crowd.

Tuchel criticises England attackers after sluggish Andorra win

Thomas Tuchel (England)
September 2025

England beat Andorra 2-0 but failed to impress as Thomas Tuchel publicly criticised forwards Marcus Rashford, Noni Madueke, and Eberechi Eze. He described their wastefulness as the reason England did not produce a convincing scoreline against the 174th-ranked side. Tuchel admitted the team controlled the match but lacked sharpness in attack. He said Rashford missed key finishes, Madueke lacked clinical passing, and Eze struggled as a No.10. Despite satisfaction with effort, Tuchel stressed England should have comfortably won by four or five goals.

Tomkins Questions Arsenal’s Title Push with Eze

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
August 2025

Former defender James Tomkins has warned Arsenal that signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace might not be enough to secure a Premier League title. The Gunners sensationally hijacked Tottenham’s pursuit, sparking optimism, but Tomkins insists more reinforcements are needed to close the gap. Arsenal have finished second four times under Mikel Arteta despite consistent progress. Eze’s arrival adds flair and depth, but Tomkins notes Liverpool’s ten-point margin last season highlights the scale of the challenge, urging Arsenal to strengthen further to avoid falling short once again.

Saka Ruled Out as Odegaard Doubt for Liverpool Clash

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
August 2025

Bukayo Saka will miss up to a month with a hamstring injury, ruling him out of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool. Martin Odegaard is also a doubt after hurting his shoulder against Leeds but should avoid a lengthy layoff. Scans revealed Saka’s issue was less severe than feared, but his absence remains a major blow. Odegaard was seen in a sling, raising doubts for Anfield. Arsenal will lean on new signings Gyokeres and Eze to offset their captain and star winger’s losses.

Spurs Raise Offer for Como’s Nico Paz

Nico Paz (Como)
August 2025

Tottenham raised their bid to €50m for Nico Paz after missing out on Eberechi Eze. With James Maddison sidelined, Spurs are pushing for creativity in midfield, though Como value Paz closer to €70m. Spurs’ urgency to find a playmaker has intensified, but no agreement has been reached with Como or Paz himself. Tottenham’s failed Eze chase and Maddison’s injury leave them scrambling late in the window.

Tottenham Turn to Akliouche After Eze Hijack Sparks Fan Fury

Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
August 2025

Tottenham shifted focus to Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche after Arsenal hijacked their move for Eberechi Eze at the final stage. The setback compounds Spurs’ struggles, with Maddison injured and failed pursuits of Gibbs-White exposing their fragile transfer strategy. Spurs reopened talks with Akliouche while exploring backup options like Southampton’s Tyler Dibling and unsettled Leipzig star Xavi Simons. The board faces rising pressure from fans frustrated by repeated transfer collapses, fearing mediocrity in yet another demanding Premier League campaign.

Arsenal Hijack Tottenham’s Move for Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
August 2025

Arsenal stunned Tottenham by swooping for Eberechi Eze after Spurs had led the race for weeks. The Gunners outbid their rivals with a superior offer and payment structure, finalizing the deal in hours while Tottenham stalled. Fans erupted with celebrations online. Spurs’ slow negotiations left the door open, allowing Arsenal to strike swiftly with an aggressive package. Social media exploded with Arsenal supporters mocking Spurs, celebrating both the signing and the timing, making the hijack one of the window’s most dramatic sagas.

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