Overview

• Eze told Sky Sports he feels pushed and mentally stretched by Mikel Arteta’s coaching, highlighting previously unconsidered details that are becoming habits.
• He has five appearances since joining from Crystal Palace, delivering one goal and two assists despite only three starts.
• Arteta has deployed him mostly on the left wing, with a start in a central No. 8 role against Port Vale as Arsenal test his versatility.
• Eze reflected on being released by Arsenal at 13 and said he now feels he is exactly where he is meant to be.
• With attackers sidelined and pressure on results, coverage notes Arsenal will look to him for continued end product, beginning with Sunday’s trip to Newcastle United.