Arteta Backs Eze To Create ‘Magic Moments’ At Arsenal

Arteta Backs Eze To Create ‘Magic Moments’ At Arsenal

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According to Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, Eberechi Eze will create “magic moments” and elevate Arsenal to a whole new level.

Eze was presented to the Emirates crowd shortly before Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Leeds, which established the north London side as a Premier League champion.

After Arsenal scuppered his proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal have agreed to a four-year contract in a deal that could be worth up to £68 million ($92 million).

Although the 27-year-old did not arrive in time to face Leeds, Eze might be given his Gunners debut against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday with both Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard injured in their second win in as many games.

On a seller’s stall outside the Emirates Stadium in London on August 23, 2025, ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United, images of scarves featuring Eberechi Eze are displayed. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP)

He can produce these magical moments, according to Arteta.

“He can do it in a variety of positions and circumstances.” He has that charisma and flair that is infectious.

It demonstrates how much we want to change the course of this organization. His skill is unquestionable. He has knowledge of this category. Amazing people there.

He has versatility. He can play either right or left as an attacking midfielder. He is uninterested. And you can tell from what transpired on the pitch before the game that he is so blessed to have him.

With the signings of Viktor Gyokeres, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, and Noni Madueke, Arsenal have now spent about $ 290 million on the summer transfer window.

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During the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United on August 23, 2025, Swedish striker #14 Viktor Gyokeres and Arsenal’s English midfielder #41 Declan Rice celebrate scoring the team’s fifth goal from the penalty spot at the Emirates Stadium in London. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP)

Arsenal has won a trophy five years ago and finished second in the Premier League every three years.

Eze’s signing, however, adds to their resolve to put an end to a 22-year wait for the Premier League title.

After scoring the winning goal in the Eagles’ FA Cup final victory over Manchester City in May, Eze is assured of a place in Crystal Palace history as a result of his return to the boyhood club Arsenal, which was their first major trophy.

In Leeds, Saka and Odegaard both suffered hamstring and shoulder injuries, respectively.

Saka missed three and a half months of last season with a broken right hamstring, and club captain Odegaard missed 12 games with an ankle issue as a result of injuries that prevented Arsenal from pursuing silverware.

On Sunday, the pair will go through scans to find out how many of their most recent setbacks they have experienced. Arteta continued, “You just have to see how many minutes the team played in 2023/24. The XI that comes first could be named.

Due to the number of injuries we had, and the start of the season not been as good as it was last year, “it was a little different.”

“We are, without a doubt, much more equipped, which is necessary. There is no other choice if you want to compete at this level and be extremely dominant.

Source: Channels TV

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