Martin Ødegaard: El Capitanø

[Henry boi]

Seems like he's stepped up since the United game happy to hear if that's the case

 

[OnlyOne]

Looked really good again.

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

Great player

 

[boonthegoon]

Combining very well with all of our attackers now which was lacking before. Really has a composure in the box.

 

[Gooner416]

Who clocked him cheesed after Emile scored?

 

[Riou]

Who clocked him cheesed after Emile scored?

Was probably still upset, that Bowen missed that lovely chance he created for West Ham...cost him an assist!

 

[GoonerJeeves]

He just needs to keep plugging away. Enjoy the confidence of the manager and the stability of knowing that this is his club.

It is a fantastic chance for him to finally realise his potential without having to worry about where he'll be next season. His career has been awfully planned, now it is time to make amends.

 

[RunTheTrap]

Who clocked him cheesed after Emile scored?

Good. A lil competition never hurt anybody. I feel like Saka and Martinelli are our most in-form attackers so it will be a battle for ESR and Ødegaard for the 10 spot.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

Good. A lil competition never hurt anybody. I feel like Saka and Martinelli are our most in-form attackers so it will be a battle for ESR and Ødegaard for the 10 spot.

ESR and Ødegaard are quite different though. You can stick ESR out on the wing, and Ødegaard can play as an 8, especially should we go with a proper defensive midfielder in a 4-1-4-1/4-5-1 setup.

You can also play them together with ESR on the left wing and Ødegaard as a 10. Once we get into Europe, we're going to need that flexibility.

 

[boonthegoon]

Who clocked him cheesed after Emile scored?

 

[BigPoppaPump]

Who clocked him cheesed after Emile scored?

He was thinking that he ain't gonna get his spot back now lmao.

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

To me, a given in the lineup

 

[Camron]

This is 90% of AM after that second goal went in.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

Despite ESR’s goal, it’s clear Ødegaard is better in that position. Thought Smith Rowe was invisible until that break away. Ødegaard had a good game, linked up well with Saka. Starting to see him ply with confidence again.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

Loving his performances recently. He links very well with Laca. I feel if we can bring in a striker with a bit of a physical presence then we could see the best of Ødegaard.

Love the fact he’s chipping in with goals too. My biggest concern heading into the season was our lack of goal scorers, particularly in midfield. But he’s stepped up- FairPlay to him.

 

[Taneruit]

Loving his off the ball work, always tries to get free and create holes to pass into.

 

[tap-in]

Some lovely play from Ødegaard again last night, I'm so pleased he's starting to progress. He's a very different player to ESR, I'm just pleased we have them both.

 

[drippin]

Love the fact he’s chipping in with goals too. My biggest concern heading into the season was our lack of goal scorers, particularly in midfield. But he’s stepped up- FairPlay to him.

I wasn't worried, and said that ESR and Ødegaard have a great shot, so it's mostly a matter of time. And it was.

Now we just need Saka to have a bit more luck with his shots. He isn't as good shooter as those two, but he has good enough finishing potential.

 

[AberGooner]

Played well again last night, would he nice if he could get a good run of fixtures going now. Not sure if Arteta feels that way but to me it's more Laca he's competing with for that number 10 type role rather than ESR.

 

[Taneruit]

Played well again last night, would he nice if he could get a good run of fixtures going now. Not sure if Arteta feels that way but to me it's more Laca he's competing with for that number 10 type role rather than ESR.

I think with the current Auba situation that thought process is gone. Laca will probably inhabit the striker position for the foreseeable future, especially with Afcon around the corner.