Captain Fantastic: Last-Gasp Odegaard Winner Sees Arsenal Past Southampton
- Arsenal secured a 2-1 win against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium in the closing match of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
- Southampton confirmed Will Still as their manager on a three-year deal shortly before the match began.
- Kieran Tierney opened the scoring with a rare, exquisite first-time goal on his likely final Arsenal appearance, while Ross Stewart equalised with a header early in the second half.
- Martin Odegaard, coming off the bench, scored a decisive 25-yard winner in the 89th minute with a curling shot, impressing fans and club leadership alike.
- Arsenal secured third consecutive runners-up finish despite offensive challenges, while Southampton's relegation confirmed their return to Championship football and signaled a rebuilding period under Still.
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Southampton 1-2 Arsenal: Tierney gives us a moment on the final day
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction So the 2024-25 season ended with a win, after a late goal from Martin Odegaard saw us take all three points when it looked like this game was going to fizzle out to yet another draw. When the captain stepped inside and fired home a powerful shot, I recognised that as the Odegaard we’ve come to expect, but one we haven’t quite seen enough of this season. Where has that power been? I’m glad to see it…
Southampton 1-2 Arsenal: Gunners secure second place for a THIRD straight season - as departing Kieran Tierney signs off with a goal in last game - Football Insomnia
Martin Odegaard stepped up to show his worth in front of Arsenal’s top brass However, Arsenal’s lack of firepower this season leaves cause for concern LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Should Oliver Glasner leave Palace for Spurs? By ISAAN KHAN Published: 12:59 EDT, 25 May 2025 | Updated: 19:38 EDT, 25 May 2025 Having seen Declan Rice take the captain’s armband, substitute Martin Odegaard had a point to prove. Questions have long been swirlin…
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