Overview
- Mikel Arteta addressed questions on Jan. 2 about recent selection choices, framing rotation as necessary for a dense fixture list.
- He said Eberechi Eze has played more than at this point in any prior season and has featured in roughly 22 of 28 games.
- Eze has not appeared in Arsenal’s last three Premier League fixtures and has logged about 198 minutes across his past four appearances.
- Arteta explained that Noni Madueke’s minutes are being managed due to an injury that requires close monitoring.
- Coverage highlighted strong form from Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard as contributing to selection decisions, with Arteta stressing ongoing communication with players about roles.