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The sound of fans being wowed by his football is something that has followed Eberechi Eze wherever he has played.

The Arsenal forward is known for his off-the-cuff skill, maverick nature and entertaining style.

But lately, those familiar elements of Eze have been missing.

Sunday's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest was Eze's first Premier League start of the season. But replaced at half-time, having completed just nine passes and 22 touches of the ball, many have started to question whether he can reproduce the performances he was once known for.

There's an argument that Eze does not get a run in one position or a run of games to build momentum, but the stats show he gets a substantial amount of game time.

The Gunners played 63 matches last season and Eze started 36 of those (57%). Since his debut for Arsenal in August 2025 he has started in 56% of games (40 out of 72).

His 11 goals in 61 appearances have been scored across just eight games.

And he has delivered some huge moments in an Arsenal shirt, scoring five against rivals Tottenham Hotspur across two Premier League matches, with a hat-trick in the home fixture - while he also scored winners against Newcastle and former club Crystal Palace as the Gunners won the title.

Encouragingly for Eze and Arsenal fans, there are signs it still could click this season.

Although the sample size is a lot smaller, Eze's numbers per 90 minutes this season are higher in assists (0.25), goals and assists combined (0.50), shots on target (0.74), dribbles completed (1.98) and touches in the opposition box (5.95) than the previous campaign.

"We have some really good players and the expectations are so big for all of them," Arteta said. "And we want more from everybody. That is the mindset.

"That is what is going to make us better individually and as a team. I hope that continues as it is going to push all of us to reach different kind of levels and develop."

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BBC Radio London's sport's team have been discussing the state of Arsenal's attacking form, following their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

"At the start of the season it seemed like the shackles were off, but now I think we've reverted back," said present Jamal Fyfield. "I wonder why that is?

"I wonder if [Mikel] Arteta knows his best team. He has picked the same starting XI numerous times, but is that the best team to go out there and give a performance?

"Arteta is a defence-first coach in my opinion, and there are certain players in the side that play because defensively they start the press so early and so high up the pitch. That is the reason why I think [Kai] Havertz is in there.

"It's about trying to come in to games with confidence. The confidence does not seem as high as it should be."

Listen to the full discussion here

Tom McCoy
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The champions of Germany and England meet in an eagerly anticipated fixture which, but for Bayern's Munich semi-final defeat by Paris St-Germain, would have been last season's final.

The hosts' expansive, high-risk approach contrasts with Arsenal's more measured and disciplined style.

The Bavarians, unbeaten at home in the group stage or league phase of European competition for 13 years, have scored 23 goals in their four home games this season.

However, they have kept just three clean sheets in 10 matches this term and conceded three times in last week's draw with Viking, a result boss Vincent Kompany blamed on individual mistakes.

Bayern will need to be almost error-free against an Arsenal side with a similarly outstanding record at this stage.

The Gunners have won 14 consecutive Champions League games in the opening phase of the competition, including a 3-1 victory when the sides met at the Emirates last November.

Harry Kane drew a blank that night, but the former Tottenham star has an excellent record against his old north London rivals and is looking to score in a 10th consecutive Champions League game.

Did you know?

• Bayern are unbeaten in 39 Champions League group stage or league phase matches at home (W37, D2) since losing 3-2 to Manchester City in December 2013.

• Bayern have scored in 23 consecutive European games, with their past eight outings producing a total of 44 goals, an average of 5.5 per game.

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Key Bayern Munich players - Harry Kane

England's captain already has records galore to his name but there is another in his sights. He has scored in nine consecutive Champions League games, two short of the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo from 2017 to 2018.

Kane has nine goals already this season and 15 for club and country.

His outstanding form has made him a leading contender to win the Ballon d'Or on Monday and Bayern are understandably keen to tie him down to a new contract.

Last week, it was reported a new deal, running until 2029, had been agreed in principle.

The former Spurs player has netted 15 times in 22 games against Arsenal.

Bayern Munich team news

Winger Michael Olise is suspended, with Serge Gnabry or Lennart Karl in contention to replace him.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer missed out at the weekend with a foot injury, while defender Kim Min-jae may also need to be assessed. Forward Jamal Musiala is sidelined by a thigh issue.

Arsenal are targeting a January move for 22-year-old Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, with the German reportedly valued at £42m. (Sun), external

Real Madrid remain interested in signing Riccardo Calafiori, but Arsenal have made it clear an extraordinary offer would be required for them to sell the 24-year-old defender. (CaughtOffside), external

Arsenal and Liverpool are both interested in Spanish defender Xavi Espart, but Barcelona would reject offers for the 19-year-old, who has a release clause in excess of £84m. (Teamtalk), external

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Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says team-mate Ezri Konsa has provided "incredible" performances since his £50m move from Aston Villa in the summer.

Konsa has played every minutes of the Gunners' past five Premier League games, keeping two clean sheets alongside his goalkeeper.

"His maturity and the leadership he brings is fantastic," Raya said of Konsa during the pre-match news conference for Wednesday's Champions League visit to Bayern Munich.

"He is a leader in the back four and he demands a lot from everybody. His performances that he has put in since he has come have been incredible. He has found his feet so so quickly - that is credit to everyone and credit to him for adapting so well.

"He was from Brentford but I never got to play with him. When he moved to Aston Villa he was a really good player and has been a little bit underrated. Now he is with us we are so happy to have him in the defensive line, and hopefully for many years."

Raya's impressive performances over the past year - playing a key role as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final - have led to him being nominated for the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony

"I am delighted to hear what people think," the Spain international added when asked about some viewing him as the vest goalkeeper in the world.

"I've done a remarkable season and picked up where I left off, and just tried to do the best for myself and for the team to try to win matches.

"I am nominated and hopefully I'm in the conversation for winning. That's on Monday - we are focused on tomorrow. But, I am delighted with the comments and everything."

Nat Hayward
BBC Sport journalist

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena (20:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Areta confirmed Martin Zubimendi is "back with us and he will be involved tomororow" while Piere Hincapie is nearing a return: "Let's see. If he is able to train over the next few days he will be available for Everton, which is great news."

• Arteta was asked about Eberechi Eze's recent form and his withdrawal at half-time in Sunday's win at Nottingham Forest: "I have some really good players. Expectations are so big for all of them. We want more from everybody and we demand it. That is what will make us better individually and as a team. I hope that continues because that will push all of us to reach different levels and be better."

• On the challenge of facing Bayern, who beat the Gunners in the quarter-finals in the 2023-24 season: "Really looking forward to the game. This is the stage, the kind of team, the coach, the stadium, the club, that you want to be involved in. We have prepared the game with loads of enthusiasm and we will try to win."

• Asked whether last season's defeat in the final is motivation, Arteta said: "I tried but I haven't managed [to get over it]. I tried for a few weeks. When I see the ball and the music and the scenes, I want it so badly. We know we have to go step by step, but that fire is within the team and all of us individually. We know what we had to go through not being champions of Europe via a penalty, so let's go again."

• On Bayern's Michael Olise being suspended for Wednesday's game: "You want to face the best players in these kind of games and he is out. But when you look at their starting XI, they are coached incredibly well, the midset they have, the conviction they have in every action, and then their individual quality. We will just confront that and go for it."

• Arteta praised opposite number Vincent Kompany, who missed his news conference with an illness: "I hope he gets better soon and is there tomorrow because it will be very good for the game. Huge admirer of him as a person because I got to know him for a few years, and as a coach. The identity and quality that his team shows over the past few years is another level and that is big credit for him."

• On the challenge for defenders facing Harry Kane: "They get tested a lot in the Premier League, and they have already done in the Champions League. I think what Harry is doing and has done in the past few years is just something else, another level, and that's the level they're going to have to face tomorrow."

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We asked if you agreed with Arsenal fan Watson that Noni Madueke should be starting more games for the Gunners.

Here are some of your comments:

Jonathan: No, I think he needs to be kept on his toes, to get the best out of him. I do worry for Eberechi Eze. He needs to feel as though he's going to be a starter, before we see his Crystal Palace form.

Des: I don't think Madueke is consistent enough, but he has the ability. A more confident Noni would push Bukayo Saka and keep him on his toes.

Lara: Yes he should, but the same is true for Viktor Gyokores, Martin Zubimendi and Eze. All four were crucial to our success last season, but now all four are demoted to brief spells, mostly out of position, in favour of a more defensive, cautious approach.

Barry: Madueke needs to start more because Eze is no winger.

John: Madueke and Eze need to contribute more attacking-wise on a regular consistent basis.

Rachel: Noni Madueke has lots to offer and another team would surely snap him up if that chance occurs. He has no shortage of speed and loves to run at players. He's not afraid to shoot. He needs more starts to gain the consistency.

Rio Ngumoha has distanced himself from a possible move to Arsenal and the 18-year-old England winger says talks over a contract extension at Liverpool are "going well". (Metro), external

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Arsenal fan Watson wants to see Noni Madueke given more starts by Mikel Arteta after the winger came off the bench to score the late winner at Nottingham Forest.

So far this season, Madueke has featured seven times for the Gunners, but only started three times.

Watson said: "I cannot believe the goal Madueke scored. I'm so excited, I'm so happy. I could cry right now.

"Every single week he's proving he should start for Arsenal. He's proving to be that player that can be going forward, very attacking."

What do you think? Should Arteta be picking Madueke in his line-up from the off more often?

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.

Here are some of your comments:

Forest fans

Richard: In your wisdom, you sack Nuno Espirito Santo and then finish up with second-rate replacements. Is it no wonder Forest are struggling at the bottom of the table. When will owners, like ours, ever get it right?

Sean: Another battling defeat. Another loss with plenty of positives to take. Another home match we failed to score in with the amount of chances we made. It's against the league champions, so it was always going to be a tall order, but the question has to be asked. When are all these good things we're doing going to pay off?

Peter: The players gave their all to limit Arsenal to one shot on target - unfortunately, that shot took a deflection and resulted in us losing the game. But as Glasner said, the results will come and it was encouraging to see how well we defended as a team. Keep the faith.

John: Football is a cruel sport. We deserved at least a point. We didn't let them play and could/should have levelled in the last five minutes. There's no justice. We'll win games (one day) by playing worse than this. I can't fault the effort, the set-up, the invention. They're champions because they had one chance and took it. We didn't. One of these days we'll give someone a proper beating. Soon, I hope.

Arsenal fans

Matthew: Arsenal got the job done, but the performance was far from convincing. We controlled possession for long periods but lacked creativity and urgency in the final third. Against a disciplined Nottingham Forest side, we needed more quality and quicker decision-making to create clear chances. Keeping a clean sheet away from home was another positive. The biggest takeaway is that title-winning teams must find ways to win even when they are not at their best.

Trevor: Dangerous to leave it till the second half to start playing. The deflection for the goal was fortunate but, on balance, Arsenal just about deserved the win.

Philip: Nottingham Forest played well and for 80 minutes they had the edge. Madueke's goal was proof we need to do more down the left. Our moves on the right are predictable, and Saka is getting closed down far too easily. We ground out the win, but it wasn't pretty.

Rod: Eze continues to frustrate and Havertz is ineffective playing with his back to goal. Saka is attracting two defenders every match, but we seem unable to use the overload effectively. Tzolis is truly missed and Dowman deserves a start when Arsenal are misfiring so badly. Konsa is our best signing this year and Saliba will struggle to push his way into the only part of the team functioning well. Give Guimaraes time to adjust to the Arsenal heartbeat, and he'll take some of the creative pressure off of Odegaard.

Alex Howell
Football reporter

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Noni Madueke may not be a regular starter at Arsenal, but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why Mikel Arteta values his impact off the bench.

The England international came on at half-time before cutting inside and firing a deflected effort into the net in the 80th minute to secure a key 1-0 victory and three points in Arsenal's Premier League title defence.

Madueke has started just one league game this season, but has impressed in recent appearances also assisting the opening goal in Tuesday's Champions League win over Lille. With Christos Tzolis side lined by a hamstring injury, the 24-year-old has an opportunity to stake his claim for a more regular starting role.

Despite questions over his consistency and end product, Madueke offers Arsenal directness and quality in one on one situations. Arteta has praised his character and recent performances, saying he is showing 'another level of conviction' and becoming more decisive in matches.

The Gunners' substitutes have contributed to 26 Premier League goals since the start of last season, more than any other side. For Arteta, they are not simply substitutes but 'finishers,' players capable of changing games when it matters most.

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Arsenal and Tottenham are keeping an eye on Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart, 19, but they could be held back by the Spanish defender's significant release clause. (CaughtOffside), external

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We knew it would be the case and last time we didn't manage to win the game but we did today. We had to earn it until the last second.

"They are a well-coached team and hard to break down. We had to take risks, they are a dangerous team. We had to manage the emotional part really well. We stayed focussed, and the finishers made a huge impact."

On finishers: "Some of them played three days ago and some of them will start the next game, and they know that everyone has to be at it. If you are needed after 60 minutes, 45 minutes and sometimes two minutes - we have a squad now that can deliver in moments and we have to use that.

"Noni [Madueke], Jurrien [Timber], Mikel [Merino] was brilliant when he came on and Viktor [Gyokeres] really changed the game - all of them did and that's what we need. Noni obviously the highlight because he scored the goal and that's the difference.

"Sometimes you can get frustrated with teams who are difficult to break down. First half we didn't have a shot on target and that's something we discussed. We had another two big ones in the second half but the only one on target we had was a little deflection and it's in.

"Great reaction [after scoring goal], to have the will to defend a really open and difficult and stressful situation."

Arsenal goalscorer Noni Madueke, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We had to dig deep, we know it's difficult to come here. A lot of balls in th air and a lot of direct play. Thank God we were able to get the win and we move on with three points."

Was patience the key? "Yes, we knew we would have the lion's share of the ball. Important to be patient and pick your moments, and we did that in the end."

On his goal: "I came inside and saw a side of goal. Thankfully it went in."

On squad depth: "If you look at the quality of our starting XI and bench, it's absurd, so we know that we're going to start some and finish some and, for me, it's the same mentality every time I just want to create or score.

"Amazing feeling [to score] but I feel better about the win.

"We have elite players, all 20-something players are elite and of the highest level. Great to have that type of competition. You know on the bench you're ready to have an impact."

On defence: "Another part of our identity, we defend all together, 11 of us on the pitch, and we have a world-class goalkeeper and world-class defenders, so credit to them today as well."

Did you know?

• Arsenal have won as many as six of their opening seven games of a Premier League season for the fourth time, after 2004-05, 2007-08, and 2022-23 (all also 6).

• Noni Madueke has scored 13 of his 17 Premier League goals away from home (76%), including all four for Arsenal. This is the highest away ratio of any player with 15+ goals in Premier League history.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist

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Arsenal have started their title defence - defeat at Brighton aside - in formidable fashion, with this now their sixth league win from seven games.

There was no scintillating display on this occasion, as they struggled to create chances, but this was a reminder of the strength in depth Arsenal have to help them overcome obstacles.

Eberechi Eze had been handed his first Premier League start of the season, but after an ineffective first-half display he was replaced with Noni Madueke, who delivered the one spark needed to secure all three points.

Mikel Arteta's options off the bench are proving important in the early stages of this campaign, with Arsenal having scored three goals via substitutes in the Premier League this season. Only Ipswich Town have scored more with four.