Eze names the Arsenal player who has exceeded the high standards at the Emirates

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·20 de noviembre de 2025

Eze names the Arsenal player who has exceeded the high standards at the Emirates

Eberechi Eze is fully aware that the standards at Arsenal are considerably higher than those at Crystal Palace, the club from which he arrived, and this comes as no surprise given the contrasting profiles of the two sides. While Arsenal are routinely expected to challenge for the league title and compete at the very top level, Crystal Palace view a solid mid-table finish as a successful season. Eze had been a key figure at his former club and was arguably their most influential player last campaign, yet even with that experience, he has found that the expectations at Arsenal are significantly more demanding.

The elevated standards at the Emirates mean that every player is required to perform consistently at a very high level. For Eze, this has brought both a challenge and a sense of enjoyment as he settles into a new environment. He has spoken positively about the atmosphere within the squad and has expressed appreciation for the quality and professionalism displayed by his new teammates. Competing alongside players who are accustomed to operating under intense scrutiny has helped him recognise the level required to thrive at a club with Arsenal’s ambitions.

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Exceptional Standards Across The Squad

Given Arsenal’s strong performances this season, it is reasonable to expect that several individuals within the squad have exceeded expectations. The team have shown consistency, balance and an ability to produce results in challenging circumstances, all of which reflect well on the group as a whole. Eze has been impressed by the professionalism and commitment shown by those around him and has noted that the majority of his teammates are exactly as he had anticipated, which is to say exceptionally capable and driven.

However, he has identified one player whose impact has surpassed even the high expectations he already held. The level shown by this individual, both on and off the pitch, has stood out to Eze and has left a particularly strong impression during his early months at the club.

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Jurrien Timber Highlighted As Exceeding Expectations

Speaking on the Beast Mode On podcast, Eze said, ‘‘Everyone is sort of what you expect them to be. The expectation of all the players is high. I will say one player who has gone even beyond the high expectation I already had because I had heard good things about him was Jurrien Timber. He is a special player and a special guy.’’ His remarks underline the esteem in which Timber is held within the squad and acknowledge the defender’s standout qualities despite the already elevated standards at Arsenal.

Eze’s comments highlight the competitive culture at the Emirates and demonstrate how even among a squad filled with talent, certain individuals can still make an exceptional impression. As he continues to adapt to life at Arsenal, his recognition of the standards around him reflects both the challenge he faces and the opportunity he has embraced.

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