Eberechi Eze made his long-awaited Arsenal debut on Sunday, however it was not sufficient to forestall the Gunners from falling to a 1-0 defeat in opposition to champions Liverpool at Anfield.
The conflict between final season’s prime two sides was largely uneventful, with each groups cautious and unwilling to take dangers. The impasse was lastly damaged within the eightieth minute when Dominik Szoboszlai, filling in at right-back, curled in a surprising free-kick to seal victory for the Reds.
One shiny spot for Arsenal got here within the seventieth minute when Eze, signed from Crystal Palace for £67.5 million, was launched for Gabriel Martinelli. The 26-year-old, who grew up supporting the Gunners, acquired a heat reception from the away followers and rapidly impressed along with his power and composure.
In simply 27 minutes, the England worldwide accomplished all 9 of his passes, received three floor duels, and efficiently carried the ball ahead on his solely dribble try. His affect down the left flank drew reward from supporters, a lot of whom in contrast his energetic cameo favourably to Martinelli’s efficiency.
One Arsenal fan wrote on X: “I noticed extra in 20 minutes from Eze than I did from Martinelli prior to now two seasons.” One other added: “Eze did extra in 5 minutes than Martinelli did all sport.”
Whereas the defeat prolonged Mikel Arteta’s poor file at Anfield, the encouraging debut of Eze gave followers hope for the season forward. After the worldwide break, Arsenal will host Nottingham Forest on the Emirates, the place Eze shall be hoping to make his first house look in entrance of the Gunners trustworthy.
