Arsenal fans convinced Eberechi Eze is joining after hearing Community Shield comment

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish's comments about the future of Eberechi Eze following the Community Shield has sent Arsenal fans wild.

Liverpool were handed a shock defeat in the domestic curtain raiser, after Crystal Palace came from behind twice to win on penalties at Wembley.

It was Palace's 21-year-old substitute Justin Devenny, who secured their second-ever trophy with an exceptional penalty into the top right corner.

Following the match, Palace's FA Cup hero Eze was confronted by a fan on speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.

Eze's reaction was caught on camera and has since sent Arsenal fans wild on social media.

Due to the intense speculation on the England international's future, Parish was quizzed by the media on the situation at full-time, and his answers may concern Palace fans.

"Of course, but players come and go in football clubs," he told the media when asked if he intended to keep both Eze and Marc Guehi.

"You know, I mean, it's a life cycle, isn't it? You know, hopefully they'll still be here, that's what I'd like to see," he added.

Eberechi Eze following the Community Shield (credit: getty)

The clip of the Palace chairman quickly gained traction online amongst Arsenal fans, who are convinced the 60-year-old's comments mean a deal can be done.

One fan wrote: "Eze is a gunner!"

Another added: "Eberechi Eze to Arsenal! Here we goooooooo."

A third commented: "What kind of hopium is this? Welcome to Arsenal Eze."

"We need to submit a bid ASAP," a fourth insisted.

Guehi could be sold- Parish

Parish also commented more specifically on Guehi, whose precarious contract situation means the club could be forced into selling their captain.

"For players of that calibre to leave on a free, it's a problem for us, unfortunately," Parish explained via BBC.

"Joachim [Andersen] went [to Fulham last summer] and we couldn't afford to lose both.

"We then had another bid [for Guehi] in January but that was a different situation.

He added: "We'll just have to see what happens. But, you know, it needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind."