Eberechi Eze’s poor form continued with a half-time substitution against Brentford, leaving Mikel Arteta facing difficult questions as Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table shrinks.
Mikel Arteta’s patience with £68million summer signing Eberechi Eze reached a breaking point during Arsenal’s frustrating 1-1 draw at Brentford.
Replaced at the interval by Martin Odegaard, the midfielder failed to record a single shot or chance created.
Arteta explained the tactical switch, saying, “I think we needed another kind of profile to generate many more problems for them around those areas.”
The disappointing display marks another setback for Eze, who has struggled for consistency since his move from Crystal Palace.
Despite internal support, his lack of impact is becoming a concern as Manchester City closed the gap at the top to four points.
Arteta remains patient, stating, “It’s always like this and when you play against a team that is like this… it’s more difficult.”