Arsenal star Eberechi Eze believes the squad is embracing the opportunity to win the Champions League ahead of Sporting CP tie at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City has carried further consequences, with both club and country now grappling with injury setbacks to two players ahead of the international break.
Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze showed exactly why he was signed after his first-half strike helped Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 and reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate win.
Mikel Arteta has insisted he remains "very happy" with Eberechi Eze, despite the midfielder's inconsistent form since joining Arsenal.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Eberechi Eze personally called him to check whether the club was still interested in signing him, just as he was on the verge of completing a move to north London rivals Tottenham.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, with the player being unveiled at the Emirates Stadium ahead of the Premier League clash against Leeds.