"He was outstanding, wasn't he? This was a really orthodox 10 role, because we had Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi that were flat too. He was the guy, central. And I think you've got to play quite high to affect the game. Make sure you get into the box. He obviously got into the box for both the goals. He wins the ball. He started to win the ball better than he did earlier on in the season."
"I just thought once he scored the first, Eze grew three inches taller. He started to have a little bit of swagger about him. It was like his stage. Some of the little touches and flicks and passes around the corner were a joy to watch. He was absolute class. But he's set the bar now. That has to be the level. You can't just do it twice a season against Spurs."
"He has to play with that drive, that purpose, that swagger against everyone. And if he does, Odegaard won't get back in the team."
Arsenal's commanding 4-1 win over Tottenham has intensified debate about the club's midfield hierarchy, particularly regarding captain Martin Odegaard's guaranteed starting role. Eberechi Eze, signed for 60 million from Crystal Palace, delivered a masterclass performance in an orthodox number 10 position, scoring twice while operating centrally with support from the defensive midfield pairing of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi. Ex-Arsenal defender Adrian Clarke praised Eze's exceptional display, highlighting his improved ball-winning abilities, positioning in the box, and confident demeanor following his opening goal. Clarke emphasized that Eze's performance has raised expectations significantly, suggesting that maintaining such standards against all opponents is essential for sustained success and that consistent excellence at this level would prevent Odegaard's return to the starting eleven.
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