“We are just another group with a chance to win the Champions League and I pray we get that opportunity. when Yes. It will definitely be a special moment.”
After becoming Premier League champions for the first time in more than 20 years, Eze’s comments suggest he is confident Arsenal will achieve greater glory in Europe on Saturday.
Eze’s quote may seem superficial at first glance, but Arsenal’s No.10 is no stranger to fulfilled prophecy.
And Arsenal are no longer nearside. They are a team of believers, doers and winners. So before you kick a ball in the Champions League final, you should be careful because his faithful predictions have a history of being accurate.
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Mikel Arteta praised his players for their incredible commitment and courage as he reflected on their winning season after lifting the Premier League trophy at Selhurst Park.
The Premier League trophy, decorated with a ribbon in Arsenal colours, was shining at the Royal Russell School in south London this week. For Eze, now is the time. his Trophies on display as part of the 4th Annual Eze Foundation Invitational.
A year ago, Eze was hosting the Invitational at Crystal Palace and just days earlier he had scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final to win the Eagles their first major trophy. The Premier League trophy was also there thanks to the support the league provides to the Eze Foundation.
In fact, there was no other reason to be there.
But the excitement of winning the Palace Cup was still high, inspiring Eze and the hundreds of youngsters in south London who stood by and took pictures.
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“We have everything we need to win, we want to win and we will do everything we can to win the Premier League.” sky sports May 2025.
A year later, he did it. But the same confidence radiated from Eze’s calm demeanor as he stood next to the Premier League trophy a year later.
“Being Premier League champions is special,” he said. sky sports.
“I’m thankful to God that I even have the opportunity to compete and race in those events. It’s something I can’t overcome for a long time, but I know where it’s coming from.”
Arsenal’s trophy lift at Eze’s former parish, Selhurst Park, ended 22 years of hurt.
Eze’s story is intertwined with all of that. He himself was hurt by his £60m return after being released by the Gunners after several years with the club.
His post on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 2015 included the following: “I swear I will succeed. If I succeed they will show me this tweet lol”. Now it is an accurate reflection of the hard work of your own journey, making your dreams come true.
But the work is not over. Eze and his teammates can still make history by winning the Champions League.
Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain, led by Luis Enrique, and aim to win back-to-back Champions League titles. Last summer they won the treble by beating Inter Milan 5-0.
After winning the league, there is confidence in North London from the outside looking in.
Social media posts and leaked footage of Mikel Arteta saying Arsenal will be “champions of Europe” suggest there is little excitement around and within the Gunners. Eze is enjoying the excitement of achieving something unprecedented himself.
Despite this, Arsenal go into the game with a cloud hanging over them with critics questioning their approach. But now it’s over, Arsenal have won the Premier League and none of that matters to Eze.
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“You get twists and turns and a lot of noise in the media,” Eze said.
“But at the end of the day, what matters is who won, and it doesn’t matter how they won or what they did to win.
“The way we’ve done it is very special to me because we’ve blocked out a lot of the noise and attention around us. Playing style is very subjective.
“There are so many different opinions on that, but ultimately when it comes to winning games, that’s what matters most.”
Eze was seven years old when Arsenal lost their last Champions League final in 2006. Now in Budapest, Eze has the chance to influence the game himself.
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Eze reacts to a video of himself saying Arsenal will win the Premier League in 2018.
“Playing in the Champions League final is a dream come true.” Eze added.
“These are the things you talked about and wanted as a kid. It’s special to actually be able to be there.
“Confidence? Yes, of course. We feel like we have achieved something very meaningful to us and the joy, confidence and strength that comes with it is special, so I am sure we will bring that with us on the day as well.
“It’s very liberating. It’s an opportunity to do something that’s never been done before. A lot of people have been given that opportunity.
“We’re just another group with an opportunity. I pray that we get that opportunity. If we do, it will definitely be a special moment.”
From South London to North London, back to South London and back to North London to win South London. Eze’s faith paid off.
But now another dream can come true in Budapest.
