Arsenal’s emphatic 4–0 away win over Leeds United did more than stretch their Premier League lead to seven points. It also reignited an online debate around Eberechi Eze’s place in Mikel Arteta’s squad, with rival fans quick to weigh in on his reduced league minutes.
As reported by SoftFootball, the result underlined Arsenal’s momentum at the top of the table and the fierce competition within the squad. In the aftermath of the victory, which Arteta described as a display full of belief and conviction.
One Manchester United supporter used the moment to question whether Eze’s big move from Crystal Palace has truly paid off so far. The intention behind the post from @UTDTrey was clear.
Rather than dismissing Eze’s talent, the fan aimed to highlight how a player who once built his team around him at Palace now finds himself fighting for minutes in a title-chasing side packed with options. Trey framed the comment as a cautionary tale about ambition versus importance.
He stated in full:
Sometimes it’s best to stay where you’re valued. Bro was the king of Crystal Palace, now he can barely get 10 minutes per game.
The comment quickly drew replies, with Arsenal fans and neutrals pushing back on the idea that Eze has taken a step backwards. Cornelius K Ronoh focused on the level Eze is now competing at.
He replied:
He is playing Champions League, he is not a clown like Amad Diallo.
Others were more blunt. Destofluke argued that trophies matter more than minutes.
She said:
He upgraded from a mid team to a title winning arsenal.
Some replies turned the focus back on Manchester United themselves. Dan, posting as @Cplcash, suggested Trey should be less concerned with Arsenal’s squad depth and more with his own club.
He wrote:
Sometimes its best to just worry about you’re own club.
Context is important in the debate. Eze joined Arsenal last August for £67.5 million and initially featured heavily, racking up over 1,055 Premier League minutes, four goals and key Champions League contributions.
He even produced a statement moment with a historic hat trick against Tottenham, reminding everyone why Arsenal pushed hard to bring him home. More balanced takes also emerged. David Ayo pointed out the impact of squad rotation and returning players, noting:
He always wanted Arsenal, havertz came back from injury and started before him.
Abriks added a developmental angle, saying Arsenal fans see growth rather than decline.
She wrote:
You see him as half-empty, we see him as half-full. At Crystal Palace, he had grown to his full capacity. Here at Arsenal, he has a good margin of growth.
Olly echoed that view, suggesting Eze may simply be embracing a tougher challenge after years of comfort at Palace.
She wrote:
I like that he took on new challenges. He probably felt too comfortable at Crystal Palace.
In truth, the debate reflects Arsenal’s strength. With players like Noni Madueke also stepping up when called upon, competition is inevitable. For Eze, the question is not about value lost, but about patience in a squad built to win now and grow stronger still.
