Headline: Arsenal supporters single out one player following loss to Liverpool amid Eberechi Eze speculation

7 you toArsenal fans united in praise for Eberechi Eze after Liverpool loss, while frustration grows with one player

Arsenal fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday in a tightly contested match that lacked clear chances until late drama unfolded. Dominik Szoboszlai secured the win for Liverpool with a stunning free-kick in the 83rd minute, breaking the deadlock and sealing all three points in the clash between title contenders.

For much of the game, Arsenal held firm defensively but struggled to create meaningful opportunities in attack. Manager Mikel Arteta chose to start Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke on the wings, with Viktor Gyokeres leading the line.

However, fans were left unimpressed with Martinelli’s performance and voiced their frustration after new signing Eberechi Eze came off the bench to make his debut. The £67.5 million arrival from Crystal Palace replaced Martinelli in the 70th minute and immediately caught the eye with his impact on the game.

Supporters took to social media to criticize Martinelli and heap praise on Eze, who many felt outshone the Brazilian in just a few minutes of play. Comments ranged from calling Eze’s impact “night and day” compared to Martinelli, to joking that the Brazilian should be left behind in Merseyside.

With Eze making a strong case for a starting role, there’s growing anticipation that he could be in Arteta’s XI when Arsenal return to action after the international break against Nottingham Forest on September 13. So far, the Gunners have six points from their first three matches of the Premier League season.