"Eberechi Eze told his friends that he understood why Mikel Arteta had given him limited game time at Arsenal. As mentioned, the difference between representing Palace and Arsenal is significant, and Eze told his friends that after he was hooked at half-time against both Aston Villa and Brentford."
"The reason for Eze believing that he deserved to be hooked was because he acknowledged that 'his performance levels were nowhere near the standard of a title-winning midfielder'. It's refreshing to hear of a player taking accountability for poor performances, rather than expecting superstar status as a result of a high-profile transfer."
Eberechi Eze struggled significantly after joining Arsenal from Crystal Palace, failing to record a shot on target in the Premier League since November before the North London Derby. Despite the surprise selection against Tottenham, Eze's lack of form led to substitutions at half-time against Aston Villa and Brentford. Notably, Eze accepted accountability for his performances, telling close friends he deserved to be benched because his level fell short of title-winning midfielder standards. The player recognized the substantial difference between playing for Palace and Arsenal. His performance in the North London Derby victory provided an opportunity to demonstrate he could meet the club's expectations moving forward.
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