The striker left Arsenal to join Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer and returned to Emirates Stadium for a Champions League fixture that Arsenal comfortably won 5-1. However, Eduardo scored the final goal of the night and despite seeing their side concede, Arsenal fans stood to applaud the striker and chant his name.
Memories of his sickening injury against Birmingham City in February 2008 are yet to fade and Eduardo clearly still has the sympathy of the Arsenal support. The Croatia international was certainly grateful for the reception afforded to him.
"It was great to come back here. It was unbelievable - it was like I still play for Arsenal," Eduardo said. "They called my name and it was fantastic."
Asked why he did not celebrate his goal, Eduardo explained: "I had a great time with many of the players and supporters and I had to respect that."
Meanwhile, Lukasz Fabianski says he feels "pretty confident" after assuming the role of Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper with Manuel Almunia sidelined due to injury.
Fabianski has become known for a tendency to commit shocking errors in recent seasons but his five appearances this season have been largely without incident. The Pole is now looking forward to the weekend's tie against Manchester City as he aims to retain the jersey.
"I've had a small run of four matches now and I think I'm pretty confident on the pitch now,'' Fabianski. "I think it's always good for a 'keeper that he plays regularly and hopefully I can continue improving."
"It's a massive game for us [against City] because we want to be in the title race. We want to go there for sure to win the game. We have to win it."
Source: ESPN Soccernet on 20 Oct 10
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