Arsenal witness something not done in 13 years as Eberechi Eze shines vs Nottingham Forest

Less than a minute after the break, Arsenal’s new No.10 picked out Viktor Gyokeres with a sharp, low cross using his left foot, setting up a simple finish.

That made him the first English player to assist with his very first chance created for the Gunners since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain did it back in 2012.

At just 18 years old, Oxlade-Chamberlain, given a starting position by Arsene Wenger against Manchester United, immediately influenced the game by assisting Robin van Persie. The match ultimately concluded with a 2-1 victory for the Red Devils.

Arteta has shown faith in youth this season, as did Wenger in the past. Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly both got minutes against Forest, while Max Dowman was named on the bench.

How Eberechi Eze performed statistically in Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest

While Eze may be more at ease in a central position, he nonetheless impressed on the left flank during his first full appearance for Arsenal.

The Greenwich native successfully completed 20 of 24 passes, achieving an accuracy rate of 83%, and also had three successful dribbles.

Beyond that, Eze showcased a strong defensive work rate. He won four out of seven ground duels and was successful in his only aerial duel.

Given what the Londoner has already achieved so early in his Arsenal career, the future looks very bright.