"A lot of people were saying he shouldn’t get back in the Arsenal team" - Martin Keown reserves special praise for Gunners star despite Villa loss

Jurrien Timber urges Arsenal to use Aston Villa loss as motivation

The Gunners saw an 18-match unbeaten run in all competitions end.

"A lot of people were saying he shouldn’t get back in the Arsenal team" - Martin Keown reserves special praise for Gunners star despite Villa loss

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has waxed lyrical about Martin Odegaard, hailing the Norwegian for proving a lot of people wrong despite their 2-1 loss against Aston Villa.

Ødegaard + Zubimendi: Redundant or the Midfield We’ve Been Dreaming Of?

‘They occupy the same space’, ‘They are stepping on each other’, ‘They are throwing off the balance of the team’, ‘They are redundant’.This was a common refrain and takeaway from a sizable portion of the online Arsenal fanbase after watching Martin Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard play together against Aston Villa. On my first view of the match, I was quite surprised to see people come away with this opinion having viewed the overall performances f…

Did you spot the Rice and Odegaard clash at Villa Park?

Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa marked another setback in their pursuit of the Premier League title. The loss arrived at a crucial moment, with the Gunners trying to maintain momentum in a highly competitive race. As they prepare to face Wolves at the weekend, the importance of returning to winning form has intensified. The upcoming fixture is significant in their ambition to be champions of England this season, and the team will be keen to …