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Eberechi Eze takes just 15 minutes to shut down Steven Gerrard with perfect response

Eberechi Eze started from the bench during Arsenal's Champions league clash with Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening, but was forced to step up to the plate moments into the encounter…

By Aaron Morris · Football London

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:38 PM

Key Things to Know

Ebe Eze scored for Arsenal just 15 minutes after replacing injured Bukayo Saka against Bayern Munich.
Commentator Steven Gerrard had questioned Eze's test of character moments before the goal.
The match finished in a 2-2 draw following goals from Eze, Alphonso Davies, Harry Kane, and Declan Rice.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Eberechi Eze scored 15 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Arsenal against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The attacker replaced Bukayo Saka, who exited the match early after suffering a suspected thigh injury, prompting commentator Steven Gerrard to label the appearance a major test of Eze's character.

Eze gave Arsenal the lead from a Martin Odegaard pass, before Bayern Munich leveled via Alphonso Davies and went ahead through a Harry Kane penalty. Declan Rice scored an 82nd-minute equalizer for Mikel Arteta's side, securing a 2-2 draw in Munich.

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