Gunners make it seven in a row thanks to Eze

MIKEL Arteta hailed Eberechi Eze for repaying a chunk of his £67.5-million transfer fee following his winning strike in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.

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Eze fired home against his old club with a sumptuous finish six minutes prior to the interval as Arsenal saw out their seventh consecutive victory across all competitions.

It was a far from spectacular performance from Mikel Arteta’s men at The Emirates, but the triumph takes Arsenal four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth in the table, and six ahead of Manchester City following their 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa. Defending champions Liverpool are a point further back.

There was only a muted celebration from Eze following his goal against the club he served for five years. But it marked a much-needed first league strike in seven attempts for the England international since his big-money switch.

And Arteta, when asked if Eze’s goal provided the kind of “magic moment” he was signed for, replied: “Yes, 100 per cent.