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Arsenal fans have plenty to say about Eberechi Eze after his overall performance vs Bayer Leverkusen

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Arsenal fans believe that Eberechi Eze is finally starting to find his feet in North London following his sensational strike against Bayer Leverkusen.

The 27-year-old broke the deadlock against the German side with an absolute wonder strike, as he picked the ball up on the turn and smashed it home from outside the penalty area.

TRUE or FALSE: Eberechi Eze has just taken Martin Odegaard’s spot at Arsenal… 👀

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With Martin Odegaard sidelined with an injury, Eze has been given the chance to have a run in the team, and the midfielder is finally looking settled.

Following Eze’s first Champions League goal, the Gunners’ supporters have been reacting to his latest performance, and there is much excitement around him.

Arsenal fans think Eberechi Eze finally looks at home

Arsenal fans think that Eberechi Eze finally looks at home at the Emirates Stadium following his latest goal and performance against Bayer Leverkusen.

It was a very comfortable first half for the Gunners, with the former Crystal Palace man running the show in the middle of the pitch.

The midfielder managed 21 touches, seven carries, completed two key passes and won three duels during the first 45 minutes in the Champions League.

During the half, Arsenal fans took to social media to react to Eze’s performance and his goal solidified claims that he is finally finding his rhythm in an Arsenal shirt.

One fan said: “Stars win you the Champions League, Eze has finally arrived at the big stage!”

“Eze seems more settled in this game. He is doing the Odegaard-style orchestration today. I like what I see,” claimed another.

Another fan claimed: “Eze finally figured out how to influence games for us now. Nice.”

There was yet more praise for the midfielder: “Eze has finally clicked with our attackers.”

Finally, another added: “Eze has improved a LOT since last month.”

Eze seems to be hitting his best form just at the right moment, with the Carabao Cup final around the corner and the season reaching its climax.

Eberechi Eze of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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Hopefully, his first European goal in his career will give him the confidence to finally kick on in Arsenal colours.