Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterArsenal have been left sweating over the fitness of Eberechi Eze.The Gunners will take on Manchester City in the 2026 Carabao Cup final this weekend, after overcoming Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League in midweek.But after Eze was withdrawn after 69 minutes against the German side at the Emirates on Tuesday, questions over his fitness for the game have surfaced.Article continues below You may like Is Bukayo Saka injured this week? Arsenal winger fitness update ahead of Chelsea Carabao Cup showdown Is Bukayo Saka injured? Injury latest on Arsenal star ahead of Everton clash Is Kai Havertz injured this week? Injury latest on Arsenal forward Is Eberechi Eze fit to face Manchester City at the weekend?Eze was replaced by Havertz during the 2-0 win over Leverkusen, after opening the scoring for Mikel Arteta's side.Appearing to be holding his ankle just before coming off the field, the former Crystal Palace man allayed any fears over his fitness when speaking to TNT Sports after the game.Eze Wonder Goal! | Arsenal 2-0 Bayer Leverkusen ( 3-1 AGG) | UEFA Champions League Highlights - YouTubeWatch On Yeah, Im alright. Ill be okay," responded Eze when asked about his injury post-match against Leverkusen.I dont know if I could dream of scoring a goal like that to be fair," he continued when asked about his strike to open Arsenal's account on the night. It was a good goal, I just saw an opportunity to shoot and Im thankful to God that its worked today.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It was a special goal for sure, Im going to remember it for a long time. Hopefully its the first of many in the Champions League for me. Im going to be watching this one for a long time.Its a difficult team to play against, we saw that when we went there. We knew that it would take moments like this to put the game in our favour. As a team, we did that today.Get VIP Arsenal tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Arsenal's premium Club Level tickets offer superb padded seating and access to the lounge two-and-a-half hours pre-match. The package includes four drinks, one food item, and a half-time complimentary drink. Guests also receive a �5 merchandise voucher and a complimentary Museum Tour, ensuring an elevated and comprehensive matchday experience for home supporters.Read moreRead lessView DealIn FourFourTwo's view, it looks as though Eze is available for selection against Pep Guardiola's side this weekend.Whether he does start is another question, as Arteta must conjure up a way to beat his old pal at Wembley on Sunday.TOPICSEbere EzeEberechi EzeArsenalPremier LeagueMatthew HoltSocial Links NavigationMatthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.
