Martin Odegaard’s Passion Fuels Arsenal Amidst FA Cup Defeat to Liverpool

Captain midfielder Martin Odegaard recently shared about Arsenal’s recent poor performance.

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024...

In the last 6 matches in all competitions, the Gunners only won 1 and lost 3. In the last 2 matches in the Premier League, the London team lost 1-2 at Fulham’s field and lost 0-2 on the field. home against West Ham. Recent poor results have caused the home team at Emirates Stadium to fall from first place to fourth place in the Premier League rankings, 5 points behind top team Liverpool.

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal looks dejected after teammate Jakub Kiwior scores an own goal, resulting in Liverpool's first goal, during the Emirates FA...

Mikel Arteta’s team has been poor in attack recently, scoring only 37 goals in the Premier League so far. Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have only scored 11 goals, a significant decline compared to last season.

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on...

 

Odegaard talked about Arsenal’s recent poor form

With what is being shown, Arsenal’s ability to win the Premier League this season is very difficult. Captain midfielder Martin Odegaard recently shared his views on Arsenal’s uncontrollable decline, saying:

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal applauds the fans after the team's defeat in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at...

“It’s clear that the opponents have studied Arsenal very carefully, they have looked at what we did last season to come up with a way to deal with it. They are trying to prevent Arsenal from playing to their strengths. I like that challenge.

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in...

It’s a good sign, you feel like teams are coming in and showing respect for Arsenal. The whole team just needs to exploit different playing spaces and play well enough to deal with those challenges.”

Arsenal will have another difficult match when they host Liverpool at home in the third round of the FA Cup. The Gunners need a victory to regain fans’ confidence and win tickets to round 4.

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