Arsenal: Why Champions League dead-rubber has a lot riding on it for Eberechi Eze

Matt Verri Wed, 28 January 2026 at 12:47 pm UTC·3 min read One momentary lapse in concentration has seemingly been all it took to stall Eberechi Eze's Arsenal career. Pau Torres swung in a cross from the left wing at Villa Park and Jurrien Timber could only flick it on to the back post.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Eze was on his heels and Matty Cash behind him reacted first, slamming a finish through the legs of David Raya. Realising his fault in Aston Villa's opener, a match Unai Emery's side went on to win, Eze crouched to the ground with his head in his hands. The 27-year-old was brought off at half-time and has started just one of the eight Premier...