# Eberechi Eze Struggles at Arsenal

> Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze faces role uncertainty after scoring one goal in nine appearances.
- Title: Eberechi Eze Struggles at Arsenal · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze faces role uncertainty after scoring one goal in nine appearances. Eberechi Eze's Arsenal performance has declined due to role…
- Keywords: eberechi eze, arsenal, premier league, mikel arteta, champions league, crystal palace, football, sports, Eberechi, Eze, Struggles, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqgm0ze7vepmo
- Published: 2026-10-21T09:22:07.543+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eberechi eze, arsenal, premier league, mikel arteta, champions league, crystal palace, football, sports
## Eberechi Eze's recent form
Eberechi Eze scored one goal in nine appearances for Arsenal across all competitions.
## Role uncertainty
Eze was replaced at half-time after completing nine passes and 22 touches in Sunday's Premier League match.
## Past performance issues
Eze switched off when Matty Cash scored Aston Villa's opener in December 2025 and was left on the bench for four league matches.
## Manager's perspective
Mikel Arteta said finding Eze's role has been challenging for the player to maintain a position in the team.
## Previous role at Palace
Eze scored five goals against Tottenham Hotspur across two Premier League matches and a hat-trick in a home fixture.
## Current stats
Eze has 11 goals in 61 appearances with 0.25 assists per 90 minutes this season.
## What happens next
Arsenal faces Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, 20:00 BST.
## Key takeaway

Eberechi Eze's Arsenal performance has declined due to role confusion after scoring one goal in nine appearances.