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Eberechi Eze’s Response To ‘Farcical’ England Question About Phil Foden Speaks Volumes
Eberechi Eze’s Response To ‘Farcical’ England Question About Phil Foden Speaks Volumes
England picked up a routine 2-0 win over Serbia in their World Cup qualifying clash at Wembley Stadium this week, with goals from Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze sealing the three points.
Both strikes were eye-catching, with Saka volleying home in the 28th minute, before his teammate curled in the second goal of the game shortly before the full-time whistle.
For example, Dixon said: “We talk about the quality of this lad on the ball, questioning it. This pass, right here, it looks easy but it sets himself up.
Eze’s waiting for it on his right foot. He gets it absolutely perfect, Phil Foden, so he [Eze] can just run on it and bend it into the first corner.
“The presence of mind to roll the ball into his path, and Eze takes care of the rest of it.”
It was a strange bit of commentary, and fans online picked up on this and criticised the duo. What’s more, ITV continued with their praise for Foden in their coverage after the game, sparking more confused reactions from supporters.
Eze Remains ‘Humble’ Despite Strange Foden Praise
Edding to the unusual coverage of the goal, when speaking to ITV after the game, Eze was asked: “Was the key to your goal Phil Foden’s pass?” It’s a somewhat baffling way to look at the stunning strike from the media, but Eze showed who he was with his response to the question
The Arsenal star looked a little taken aback by the line of questioning from journalist Gabriel Clarke, but showed how humble he is by giving a thoughtful response, opting to praise Foden, instead of bigging up his own qualities:
“Yeah, it was. Obviously, you know these types of players are always going to put the ball in the right position for you. I just saw the opportunity to shoot, and it went in.”
Podcaster Adam Keys was among those who praised Eze for his answer, writing: “Eberechi Eze is humility defined. He’s just whipped it into the top corner with a delicious first-time strike, which had an xG of 0.03, and the interviewer asks if a four-yard pass was the key to the goal. It’s time for Arsenal fans to build him up. The press clearly won’t.”
Another fan wrote: “What a farcical question from one of the worst interviewers in the game. Guy scores from outside the box and it’s all about a 5-yard bobbly pass from Foden who they want as the golden boy for the World Cup (Probably to shoot him down too!)”
One more called it a ‘ridiculous question’ while a final supporter summed up the mood, writing: “If you didn’t see the goal, you’d think Foden dribbled past three players and put it on the plate for an easy tap in for Eze.”
It’s always good to see the press hype up English talent, and Foden deserves praise for his cameo off the bench vs Serbia, but that shouldn’t mean overlooking Eze’s contributions. That was his second goal in as many games for the Three Lions, taking his tally to three strikes in 15 caps – just one fewer than Foden, who has four in 46 outings for his nation.
Eze strike was superb, the retraction by pundits and interviewers is ludicrous.
if any other player on the pitch had scored it they would be raving.
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Arsenal player ratings vs Wolves: That was lucky! TWO own goals give Gunners dramatic late win over Premier League strugglers as Viktor Gyokeres blanks again
Player ratings
Lucky Arsenal were let off the hook in dramatic style as they claimed a 2-1 win against Wolves thanks to two own goals from the Premier League’s basement boys, with Yerson Mosquera heading what proved to be the winner past his own keeper Sam Johnstone deep into stoppage time at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s league leaders looked to have dropped two costly points when Mateus Mane glanced a header past David Raya with just seconds remaining to cancel out Arsenal’s opener, which had come when Bukayo Saka’s inswinging corner had struck the far post and gone in off the back of the unfortunate Johnstone.
But they somehow found a way to claim a crucial victory moments later when Saka’s ball in from the right was flicked beyond the despairing Johnstone. It initially looked like substitute Gabriel Jesus, making his first Emirates appearance in just under a year, had got the decisive touch, but replays showed it was in fact Mosquera who got his head to the ball first and inadvertently deflected it into his own net.
It was a hugely fortunate moment for Arsenal, who were poor throughout, but they will take their bit of luck, with the win moving them five-points clear at the top of the table ahead of Manchester City, who play at Crystal Palace tomorrow.
GOAL rates Arsenal’s players from Emirates Stadium…
Goalkeeper & Defence
David Raya (6/10):
Made one comfortable save in the first half to deny Hee-Chan. Swept up well and looked set for a clean sheet before Mane’s late header.
Ben White (N/A):
Awful to see him limp of with a hamstring injury early on, just as he’d got himself back in the side.
Jurrien Timber (6/10):
Started off at centre-back, but ended up at right-back after White’s injury. Comfortable night’s work for the large part.
William Saliba (6/10):
Back in the side after injury and looked quite sharp. Not tested too much until those final seconds.
Piero Hincapie (7/10):
Started out at left-back but shifted back into the centre after White’s injury. Solid.
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Midfield
Martin Zubimendi (6/10):
Replaced in the second half, neat and tidy but unable to make the sort of impact he did in midweek.
Declan Rice (7/10):
Set piece delivery was unusually poor. Put it a disappointing corner early on which set the tone for a frustrating night. Not at his best, but still probably the best player on the pitch.
Eberechi Eze (5/10):
No real impact. Was often picking the ball up deep and never really looked like hurting Wolves.
Attack
Bukayo Saka (7/10):
Probably the pick of Arsenal’s attackers, but that’s no saying much. Put in one great ball in the first half that deserved better. It was his corner that led to the Johnstone own goal and his crossed that forced the eventual winner.
Viktor Gyokeres (5/10):
Just couldn’t get into the game. Improved a bit after half-time, but Arsenal need more from him. Had one nice moment just before being replaced when he fired just wide.
Gabriel Martinelli (5/10):
His best moment came seconds before he went off when he drove into the box and curled an effort wide. Disappointing.
Subs & Manager
Myles Lewis-Skelly (6/10):
Replaced the injured Ben White in the first half. Decent enough showing. Looked to get forward when he could.
Martin Odegaard (6/10):
Added a bit more energy, but is passing was a bit off.
Leandro Trossard (7/10):
Certainly improved Arsenal down the left flank.
Mikel Merino (6/10):
Used the ball well having come on in midfield.
Gabriel Jesus (7/10):
On for the final 10 minutes. Got a great reception on his first Emirates appearance in nearly a year and was really lively. Not credited with the winner, but made a difference.
Mikel Arteta (6/10):
Made five changes, but would have been hoping for far more from his side. In hindsight, starting White for the fourth time in a row did not look like a great decision.
Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
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In stoppage time it looked like Wolves had grabbed a hard-fought point.
It looked like Man City would have the chance to go top.
But a SECOND own goal of the game from the visitors brought Arsenal the precious three points.
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Arsenal go five points clear at the top of the table. Wolves remain on two.
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Saka’s cross is directed in!
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TWO Wolves own goals!
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Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points despite struggling against winless Wolves.
Mikel Arteta’s side triumph thanks to two own goals.
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Wolves team news
Team to play Arsenal: Johnstone, Doherty, Mosquera, Agbadou, Toti, Wolfe, Krejci, Andre, J. Gomes, Hwang, Strand Larsen.
Subs: Sa, Bueno, Arias, Arokodare, Chirewa, Hoever, Lopez, Mane, Tchatchoua.
Arsenal team news
Team to play Wolves: Raya, White, Saliba, Timber, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Subs: Kepa, Odegaard, Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Merino, Lewis-Skelly.
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