Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice believes Eberechi Eze will be "massive" in the closing weeks of the Premier League season as the Gunners chase the title.
Arsenal climbed back to the summit of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, edging three points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City.
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.