Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes exciting Eberechi Eze claim as Gabriel Martinelli role clarified

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The England international playmaker, recently signed from Crystal Palace for a £67.5million fee, has history when it comes to derailing Liverpool's Premier League title bid.

Eze slotted a precious winner for Palace on Merseyside in April 2024 when a 1-0 victory crushed Jurgen Klopp's hopes of a fairytale ending to his illustrious nine-year Reds reign.

When asked if the 27-year-old is ready to make his mark in the absence of Bukayo Saka and potentially Martin Odegaard, Arteta's response was emphatic: "Yes, he's played there many times and I think he's the type of player that loves these scenarios and these moments.

"I think the moment he starts to play, we will see how the team will react and what connections will flourish from his interventions.

I'm very confident because he's played in the league for so many years.

"We're adapting to his qualities and making sure that we put him in the right positions as often as possible.

When asked what he has noticed about his latest arrival in training, Arteta said: "First of all, his energy.

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"I think when you are next to him, you are comfortable, he's got a big smile, he picks things and he asks you the right questions.

However, the Arsenal boss insists he is not interested in selling Gabriel Martinelli before Monday's deadline.

Mikel Arteta will not entertain offers for Gabriel Martinelli before Monday's transfer deadline(Image: Getty Images)

He said when quizzed on whether the Brazilian was available for transfer: "No and I think Gabi's been a super important player for us and he's going to remain very, very, very important.

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