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Mikel Arteta Warns Eberechi Eze Ahead of "Special" Crystal Palace Return

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As Eberechi Eze prepares to face his former team, Crystal Palace, for the first time since his £60 million transfer to Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta has emphasized the need for the England international to stay focused on the task at hand. The 27-year-old Eze spent five years at Selhurst Park, where he scored the winning goal in the 2021 FA Cup Final triumph over Manchester City, and posted a heartfelt message to the club's supporters upon joining Arsenal in August. However, his time at the Emirates has been marked by a solitary goal in 10 appearances, with Eze expected to continue in the No.10 role today despite captain Martin Odegaard still being sidelined through injury.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mikel Arteta has warned Eberechi Eze to stay focused on Arsenal ahead of the England international's special return to Crystal Palace, where he spent five years and scored the winning goal in the 2021 FA Cup Final.
  • Arteta believes that Eze's willingness to help the team is a key factor in his performances, and that the player is continually improving as he spends more time with his teammates.
  • However, Eze has struggled to replicate his form at Palace, scoring just one goal in 10 appearances for Arsenal, and will need to step up his game to help the club maintain their place at the top of the Premier League.
  • The match against Crystal Palace is a significant one for Arsenal, who dropped points in a 2-2 draw with the Eagles at the Emirates in April, and Arteta is keen for his team to bounce back from that disappointment.
  • Eze is likely to continue in the No.10 role today, with Martin Odegaard still sidelined through injury, and will face a tough challenge against his former club and teammates.

Statistics:

  • £60 million: The cost of Eberechi Eze's transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal in August.
  • 10 appearances: The number of games Eberechi Eze has made for Arsenal since joining the club, during which he has scored just one goal.
  • 5 years: The amount of time Eberechi Eze spent at Crystal Palace before joining Arsenal.
  • 1 goal: The number of goals Eberechi Eze has scored in his 10 appearances for Arsenal so far.
  • 22 years: The amount of time Arsenal have been waiting to win the Premier League title, which they are aiming to end this season.

Sources:

  • [BBC Sport]
  • [Daily Mail]

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