Eberechi Eze has struggled to secure a regular starting role under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal (Action Plus/Shutterstock)Gary Neville believes Eberechi Eze will not be allowed to be given a free role in Arsenal’s side under Mikel Arteta. The England international was handed a start in the final game of Arsenal’s Champions League league phase on Wednesday night as he delivered an impressive performance in the 3-2 win against Kairat Almaty. But during the latest episode of Stick To Football, Neville and Ian Wright raised doubt over whether Eze can fit in Arteta’s system at Arsenal. ‘We’re talking about someone like Eze, now Eze is coming in now and we’re saying, ‘Eze do your thing what you did at Palace’, Eze needs to be played and just free to play,’ Wright said. From the latest transfer rumours and managerial moves to analysis of the biggest games and a lot more, our experts have you covered.

Source: Metro January 29, 2026 23:34 UTC