Cody Gakpo and Kieran Trippier react to Eberechi Eze’s ‘big’ message
Eberechi Eze had a positive message after his incredible goal that helped Crystal Palace earn a point against Arsenal.
Crystal Palace battled to a hard-fought 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium, with standout goals from Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta ensuring they left North London with something to show for their efforts.
Eze lit up the match with a stunning volley that cancelled out Jakub Kiwior’s early opener, showcasing his technique and composure in a big moment. Although Leandro Trossard restored Arsenal’s lead before the break, Palace refused to fold.
The second half saw Mateta capitalise on a defensive error from William Saliba, lifting a superb long-range chip over David Raya to level the score once more and seal a valuable point.
Eze was brilliant for Crystal Palace and followed up his performance with a heartfelt message to fans, expressing pride in the team’s fight and his joy at contributing to such a dramatic result.
Eberechi Eze shares message with Crystal Palace fans amid Man United and Liverpool links
Eze sent a message of encouragement to Crystal Palace supporters after his standout display in the draw against Arsenal, despite growing interest from Premier League rivals.
The 26-year-old posted on Instagram: “Big performance and momentum for Saturday. Praise God” following his brilliant goal and all-round performance at the Emirates.
His message was met with widespread support, with likes from Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier, Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.
Palace teammates also joined in, with Mateta responding with heart emojis, while youngster Romain Esse dropped his appreciation in the comments.
Eze has been in inspired form this season and continues to be one of Palace’s most consistent attacking threats. He has registered eight goals and 11 assists so far, proving to be pivotal under Oliver Glasner.
However, his performances have inevitably caught the eye. Football Insider revealed that Manchester United are considering a move for Eze, with Liverpool also entering the frame. While some doubts have been raised over how he might fit into the system at Anfield, there’s no questioning the talent he’s shown this term.
| Season statistics | Eberechi Eze |
| Appearances | 37 |
| Goals | 8 |
| Assists | 11 |
Crystal Palace in contract talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta as interest builds
Eze isn’t the only Palace star attracting attention as Mateta is also on the radar of Arsenal and Manchester United, as both look to reinforce their attacking options.
Football Insider revealed that Crystal Palace are preparing to open contract talks with Mateta to try and secure his future amid mounting Premier League interest.
For now, Glasner will be hoping both Eze and Mateta can maintain their form and focus as Palace prepare for a crucial FA Cup semi-final clash against Aston Villa on 26 April, with the club eyeing a shot at silverware.