Martin Odegaard takes a throw-in in opposition to Chelsea. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal are a ‘completely different proposition’ with Martin Odegaard now again match.
That’s based on former Blackburn Rovers and Celtic striker Chris Sutton, who believes the Norwegian will make all of the distinction on this weekend’s London derby with West Ham United.
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Odegaard missed a big chunk of the early season with an ankle damage, throughout which era Arsenal gained simply three of seven Premier League matches and really practically noticed their title problem collapse.
Since his return, Arsenal have drawn 1-1 away at Chelsea, thrashed high-flying Nottingham Forest 3-0 at residence and crushed Sporting CP 5-1 away within the Champions League.
“We’re so joyful to have him again. We’re higher with him, I hope he doesn’t get injured once more. Now we have to take pleasure in enjoying with him. You’ll be able to see we’re higher with him,” Arsenal defender William Saliba stated of Odegaard lately (through Squawka).
Martin Odegaard to make the distinction for Arsenal?
Arsenal face one other huge problem this weekend once they journey to the London Stadium to face West Ham United.
The Hammers might be excessive on confidence after beating Newcastle 2-0 at St. James’ Park on Monday. And whereas they misplaced 6-0 at residence the final time they confronted Arsenal, West Ham had been three video games unbeaten in opposition to the Gunners previous to that.
However, based on Sutton, there might be no shocks for Arsenal right here now that Odegaard is again in motion.
“Julen Lopetegui actually wanted Monday’s win at Newcastle after a tough begin as West Ham boss,” Sutton wrote in his predictions column for BBC Sport.
Tipping Arsenal for a 1-0 win, he added: “He and his aspect might be buoyed by that however this isn’t time to be enjoying Arsenal, who’re purring once more now Martin Odegaard is again from damage.
“The Gunners weren’t in nice kind with out Odegaard, however he makes them a special proposition and I’m going to say he’ll make the distinction in a really tight sport.”
