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Matt Verri

Mikel Arteta explains Eberechi Eze substitution in Arsenal draw with Brentford

Eberechi Eze had a quiet first half in Arsenal’s draw with Brentford on Thursday - (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta explained his decision to bring off Eberechi Eze at half-time in Arsenal’s draw with Brentford, suggesting the midfielder struggled to cope with the Bees’ tactics.

Eze was starting a Premier League game for the first time since December 13, benefitting from Kai Havertz’s injured and Martin Odegaard not yet being fully fit.

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