Eberechi Eze will have added motivation as he finally looks to kickstart his Arsenal career against former club Crystal Palace. The England international remains in a state of integration in north London ahead of facing his old employers, who he led to FA Cup and Community Shield successes before completing his summer move.

The Gunners are still yet to see the absolute best from Eze, with the playmaker yet to vindicate the £67.5million the Gunners paid to sign the 27-year-old in August.

Interestingly, Mikel Arteta, quizzed about Eze’s performance against Fulham in the 1-0 win, admitted that the game has changed for him at Arsenal from when playing under Oliver Glasner.

He is afforded less space, with the Gunners far more dominant in possession and facing sides which, as Fulham did, drop deeper in low blocks.

“No,” Arteta agreed. “Because he's more used to probably attacking open spaces and breaks and facing and carrying the ball with the space in front of him.

“He's so good and comfortable doing that. I think...