Martin Odegaard takes a throw-in in opposition to Chelsea. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs)
Arsenal are a ‘completely different proposition’ with Martin Odegaard now again match.
That’s in response to 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 period Arsenal received simply three of seven Premier League matches and really almost noticed their title problem collapse.
Since his return, Arsenal have drawn 1-1 away at Chelsea, thrashed high-flying Nottingham Forest 3-0 at house 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. We’ve to get pleasure from enjoying with him. You possibly can see we’re higher with him,” Arsenal defender William Saliba mentioned of Odegaard lately (through Squawka).
Martin Odegaard to make the distinction for Arsenal?
Martin Odegaard warming up earlier than Arsenal’s Champions League match with Sporting CP. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Photographs)
Arsenal face one other massive problem this weekend after they journey to the London Stadium to face West Ham United.
The Hammers will likely be excessive on confidence after beating Newcastle 2-0 at St. James’ Park on Monday. And whereas they misplaced 6-0 at house the final time they confronted Arsenal, West Ham had been three video games unbeaten in opposition to the Gunners previous to that.
However, in response to Sutton, there will likely 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 facet will likely 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 type 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.”