Eberechi Eze shuts down Arsenal theory ahead of crunch Champions League decider

Eberechi Eze shuts down Arsenal theory ahead of crunch Champions League deciderArsenal have endured a challenging few weeks but Eberechi Eze insists that there will be no fear when they lock horns in the Champions League with Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday nightCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer17:15, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesEberechi Eze says Arsenal will not play with fear or nerves against Sporting Lisbon(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC)Eberechi Eze grew up watching the Champions League - and is now ready to make his boyhood dreams come true.‌Eze spoke with a wonderful passion about playing on European football’s biggest stage and a belief that Arsenal can win the major trophies this season. It has been a bumpy road for Arsenal after losing the Carabao Cup final, crashing out of the FA Cup and then slipping up against Bournemouth in the title race.‌But they do have a one-goal lead over Sporting Lisbon ahead of their quarter final second leg and Eze insisted that Arsenal are not playing with any fear or nerves.‌The Gunners star said: “We all know the position we are in and the opportunity we have and we know what is at stake, loads of confidence, loads of belief in the group, and in our team and it is special to be around.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta responds to Declan Rice missing Arsenal training and gives Bukayo Saka updateREAD MORE: Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth as Man Utd learn chances of landing new boss“The focus is on the opportunity we have and to grab it with both hands. For sure, these are the moments you want to play in as a footballer.“You want to play in high-stake games and all the competitions and win as much as you can. It is a beautiful time. I am so excited and I know the boys are, too. And we are going to give everything, for sure.”‌Eze, 27, joined Arsenal’s academy as a nine-year-old just after the club reached the Champions League final in 2006 but he still remembers the likes of Thierry Henry and that generation and how they play...