ANFIELD... EZE DOES IT!

Arsenal's £68m signing tipped to make an impact against the champions, just like he did on Merseyside for Palace last year

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

MIKEL ARTETA has backed Eberechi Eze to launch his Arsenal career on the perfect note - by making a statement at Anfield.

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 home a precious winner for Palace on Merseyside in April 2024 (right) 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.