Odegaard appears effortlessly composed once again, and it is no surprise that Arsenal are displaying the same confidence and fluidity. Arteta said this was exactly the attitude the team required: players willing to take responsibility, express themselves and continue making bold decisions. He added that Odegaard has recently found himself in dangerous areas more often […]
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It may be far too soon in the campaign to draw major conclusions, especially with more difficult challenges likely to come for Mikel Arteta’s team. Nevertheless, Arsenal have already made a strong statement in their pursuit of a second consecutive Premier League title. They and Manchester City are the only two sides to have collected […]
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Emiliano Martinez: The Argentina goalkeeper caused some alarm after Gabriel accidentally caught him on the head early in the game. However, he should have done better at his near post for Havertz’s equaliser, before producing an excellent stop to deny Saka after the break. 5 Josh Acheampong: Tzolis frequently pulled him into awkward positions tactically, […]
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Odegaard ended the previous campaign in good physical condition before delivering an impressive performance for Norway at the World Cup. He featured in five of Norway’s six matches during the tournament and supplied four assists. “The last season was extremely challenging, with plenty of difficult periods. Being forced to miss so many matches through injury […]
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Martin Ødegaard has hailed the immediate influence of summer arrivals Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis following Arsenal’s Community Shield triumph against Manchester City on Sunday. He also believes the reigning Premier League champions are capable of challenging for several honours this season. Arsenal produced an outstanding display in Cardiff, overwhelming the previous season’s FA Cup […]
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