UMVA has learned that Eberechi Eze, after a dramatic season that almost saw him slide into Tottenham, finally celebrated Arsenal’s first Premier League crown with a triumphant 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
The 27‑year‑old’s journey feels like a full‑circle saga; he left Palace last summer to join Arteta’s side, only to find himself on the opposite side of the city in the final moments of the title race.
During a post‑match interview, a teasing question from former Gunners defender Lee Dixon about whether Eze made the right choice sparked a grin from the midfielder, who laughed and declared, “I’m pretty sure I did.”
When asked about the emotions that flood a first‑time champion, Eze said, “No words can describe this feeling. It’s been a long season, so many ups and downs, but we’ve reached the end of the marathon and having won, I can only thank God.”
With the league triumph behind them, Arsenal’s focus turns to next weekend’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, and the winning spirit remains palpable in the dressing room.
Eze added, “It’s faith, it’s belief. I think that’s what it is, it’s showing itself in so many different places.”
Throughout the campaign, Eze’s leadership on and off the pitch earned praise from teammates, including Declan Rice, who remarked that the midfielder’s calm presence helped keep the squad united during the closing stretch.
Rice noted, “He’s such a calm guy; you see how he is on the pitch, that’s how he is off the pitch. He just calmed everyone and it was really nice.”
The season’s narrative is one of resilience, choice, and triumph, with Eze standing at the center of a story that will echo in Arsenal lore for years to come.
