"To strike the ball in the manner he did it. He did it very similarly last year but against us when he scored from that corner and directly on the post. So he's got the ability to do that. We know against a team that defend with that many bodies, so physical, don't allow any space, the No. 9 defending your best player, you have to generate chaos or open space at some moments to generate big chances."
"Declan Rice swung over a 39th-minute free kick and the loose ball fell to Eze, who volleyed expertly into the corner; Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson did not move. In a further twist of irony, the goal bore hallmarks of Eze's strike for Palace in last season's corresponding fixture: a 2-2 draw which did so much damage to Arsenal's Premier League title charge. Six months on and he produced the decisive contribution which sent Arsenal four points clear at the summit."
Eberechi Eze volleyed a 39th-minute effort from a loose ball after a Declan Rice free kick to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The strike mirrored a similar goal Eze scored for Palace six months earlier that had damaged Arsenal's title hopes. The goal produced a decisive contribution that sent Arsenal four points clear at the Premier League summit. Eze's ability to strike the ball cleanly and create space against a compact, physical defence was evident. The moment showcased Eze's match-winning quality and should boost his confidence after a high-profile £67.5 million move.
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