Eberechi Eze is wasting no time in making his intentions clear at Arsenal. The £68m summer signing has reportedly told Mikel Arteta that he wants to start against Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday, just days after joining from Crystal Palace.
According to reports, Eze has been training at full intensity since his arrival and believes he is ready to make his first competitive start in an Arsenal shirt. His stance mirrors that of Viktor Gyokeres, who also pushed for involvement immediately after sealing his move earlier this summer.
Eberechi Eze has recently informed Arteta of his desire to start against #Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Player has been training for days with #AFC and is ready to make his first start in an #Arsenal shirt if given the opportunity on Sunday. Similar desires as Gyokeres. pic.twitter.com/ukVc0wVwNP
— 2SAFC (@Footy2SA) August 28, 2025
Arsenal’s new No.10 Eberechi Eze making his case
Arteta and his coaching staff are said to have been impressed by the England international’s application in training. Eze has not only slotted in seamlessly with his teammates but has also shown the focus and hunger that made him such a coveted target for the Gunners.
Making a debut at Anfield is no small request. Liverpool away is one of the toughest fixtures on the calendar, but Eze’s confidence and readiness reflect his ambition to be a decisive figure right from the start.
A bold call for Arteta to make
With Kai Havertz sidelined through injury, Arsenal’s midfield and forward balance is already being reshaped. The possibility of fielding Eze alongside Gyokeres given the fact that Bukayo Saka is injured and Martin Ødegaard is doubtful is exciting, but Arteta must weigh risk versus reward for such a crucial game so early in the season.
What is clear is that Eze isn’t at the Emirates just to make up the numbers. He wants to be front and centre, even on the biggest stage. Sunday could be his moment if Arteta gives him the nod.
