Eze plays long game but end-of-season form could give Arsenal title lift now

February 20, 2026

TL;DR

Eberechi Eze, who was released by Arsenal at 13 and rejected by other clubs, lives by the motto 'It's not about now. It's the long game.'
After a dream £67.5m move back to Arsenal from Crystal Palace, Eze's goal-scoring has dried up, and he has been restricted to a bit-part role.
He has made 18 appearances without scoring since November and was substituted at half-time in a recent match against Brentford.
Eze's statistics for dribbles attempted and successful, and chances created, have significantly decreased compared to his time at Crystal Palace.
Some Arsenal supporters believe Eze is being stifled by Mikel Arteta, similar to how Jack Grealish was perceived to be under Pep Guardiola.
Eze has a history of scoring in the final weeks of the season, with 18 of his 38 Premier League goals coming in weeks 30-38.
With Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard returning from injury, Eze faces increased competition for a place in the Arsenal squad.

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