Arsenal’s 4-0 FA Cup win, powered by Eberechi Eze’s two assists and commanding midfield play, suggests punters may back Arsenal to win comfortably in cup ties and consider betting on Eze for assists or key-pass markets in upcoming games.
Eberechi Eze Pulls the Strings as Arsenal Thump Wigan 4-0
Arsenal made light work of League One side Wigan at the Emirates, sealing a 4-0 victory that underlined their depth and ambition across all competitions. Noni Madueke opened the scoring, but it was Eberechi Eze’s creativity from midfield that dictated the contest and set the tone for a dominant performance.
Eze’s midfield masterclass
Starting in a central playmaker role, Eze dismantled Wigan’s defence with precise, incisive passing and intelligent movement. He supplied the direct assists for Arsenal’s first two goals — a clever ball for Madueke in the 11th minute and a perfectly weighted pass for Gabriel Martinelli seven minutes later — and continually controlled the tempo even when not directly on the scoresheet.
Response to scrutiny and individual stats
After some midweek criticism for an earlier substitution against Brentford, Eze answered emphatically. His influence extended beyond assists: he completed numerous key passes and long balls, dominated possession in advanced areas and recovered defensively when needed, underlining why Arteta trusts him as a central creator.
Squad depth and Arsenal’s season trajectory
Manager rotation paid dividends as Arteta made eight changes without diluting quality. Arsenal remain league leaders and have progressed in cup competitions while maintaining a perfect Champions League group stage record. The balance between rotation and intensity suggests the Gunners have the depth to mount genuine challenges on multiple fronts this season.
Betting implications for punters
Eze’s performance boosts his appeal in assist and key-pass markets; backing him for an assist or a high-chance-creation tally in similar fixtures could offer value.
For match markets, Arsenal look a solid bet to win comfortably in domestic cup ties — consider match-winner or -1.5 Asian handicap options in ties against lower-league opposition. As always, weigh team selection and rotation before staking.
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