I have only just started at Arsenal – Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze has wasted no time making his presence felt at Arsenal.

The summer signing from Crystal Palace says he feels both challenged and inspired at his new home, and that the experience is shaping him into the player he wants to become.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle United, the attacking midfielder said, “I’ve only just started [at Arsenal] and I’m already feeling like I’m being pushed and my mind is being stretched, and for me that’s where I want to be.

“I want to live in that place of getting it but not getting it, getting it and being able to work and operate, but also be myself.”

Eze, who joined Arsenal in a £60 million deal, has already produced one goal and two assists in five appearances, showing confidence and flair in Mikel Arteta’s fluid system.

“I know that I’m consistently improving if that’s the case,” he added, crediting Arsenal’s demanding training sessions for helping him find a “sweet spot” in his development.