A street artist has wasted no time in marking Eberechi Eze's move to Arsenal, unveiling a mural dedicated to the midfielder within hours.

• Stencil painting of Eze completed overnight
• Artist 'Northbanksy' added mural to Arsenal 'street gallery'
• Gunners fans jubilant after pipping Spurs in transfer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Renowned street artist and Arsenal fan 'Northbansky' worked on the painting overnight, after the Gunners announced they had agreed a £67.5m ($90m) deal for Crystal Palace's talisman. The piece has been added to his self-styled street gallery dedicated to the club, called 'The Tunnel'. Eze is depicted in an Arsenal shirt while hitting his trademark goal celebration. 

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  It's further proof of the pure excitement Arsenal fans are feeling as they pipped their arch rivals Spurs to the 27-year-old's signature. An injury to Kai Havertz forced the Gunners back into the market, with Eze choosing his boyhood club despite agreeing terms with Tottenham. 

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The Hornsey Road Tunnel, a stone's throw from the Emirates, has become a landmark for Arsenal fans. The anonymous artist has produced tributes to a number of former and current Arsenal players including Dennis Bergkamp, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. 

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  WHAT NEXT FOR EZE?

  It's hard to think of a better set of circumstances for a player to ingratiate themselves with a new fanbase. Eze's decision to snub Spurs will buy him a lot of capital with the Arsenal fanbase once he completes his transfer. First,. he has to get through his likely last game for the Eagles when they face Norwegian side Fredrikstad in the Conference League on Thursday.

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