Eberechi Eze: Arsenal and New Balance’s star leads the charge towards Premier League redemption
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The Gunners lacked in invention, finishing and hunger – all elements their summer signing has added since completing his £67.5million move from Crystal Palace.Eze has pulled out of England’s international commitments due to injury, and Arsenal will hope to see him return after the break.Despite losing 2-0 on Sunday courtesy of Nico O’Reilly’s double, Mikel Arteta’s team remain in contention for the three remaining competitions.Arsenal lead the Premier League by nine points, and are set for quarter-final ties against Southampton and Sporting CP in the FA Cup and the Champions League, respectively. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture. VISIT THE ARSENAL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES New Balance athletes leading the way for ArsenalFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider in November that Eze is under pressure at Arsenal, but the midfielder has taken that pressure and run with it in recent weeks.Wearing New Balance’s brand new Furon v8s, the 27-year-old smashed in a screamer to send the Gunners through to the Champions League quarter final against Bayer Leverkusen last week.Eberechi EzePremier League 2025-26Appearances26Goals/assists8Successful dribbles23Fouls won30Touches in opposition box55Duels won77It was Eze’s first goal in Europe’s most prestigious competition, and what a way to do it.
When he strikes it, the ball stays hit, and it usually connects with the back of the net before the goalkeeper has time to react.New Balance’s other star, Bukayo Saka, is more subtle with his impact for his boyhood club.The winger has grown into a leader for the Gunners, captaining his team for the last five consecutive Premier League games in the absence of Martin Odegaard. You can wear the Furon v8s like Saka and Eze, or other boots in New Balance’s collection, by clicking here.Eze looking to see out a boyhood dreamMuch of this season has felt written in the stars for Eze.
Eze’s hat-trick against Tottenham in November was special, and it was followed up by two more at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.All that is missing for the Arsenal man to complete a dream season is the trophies. With hopes that Eze’s injury will not keep him out for much longer than the international break, there is a feeling that New Balance‘s star may have one or two more big moments left in these decisive two months. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.