‘I have never seen this type of player, even after scoring five, he was still hungry to score more goals against us yesterday. His style of play is unique, and I wonder if he is human or machine. Burnley manager Vincent Kompany heaps praise on one Arsenal player for his great performance yesterday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commended Martin Odegaard for his exceptional performance against Burnley in the Premier League as the Gunners secured their fifth consecutive victory with a convincing 5-0 win at Turf Moor. Odegaard, who scored in just four minutes, also played a crucial role in Bukayo Saka’s second goal, drawing praise from Arteta.
Arteta expressed his delight for the club captain, highlighting Odegaard’s excellent form and stating that he is hitting his peak at the perfect moment. In an interview with Arsenal.com, Arteta emphasized Odegaard’s confidence and physical prowess, applauding his contributions both defensively and offensively.
After scoring at Turf Moor, Odegaard covered his ears, possibly in response to recent criticism of Arsenal’s celebrations. When questioned about this gesture, Arteta claimed not to have noticed it, leaving the interpretation open.
Arsenal’s recent success has seen them score 21 goals in the last five games, a notable improvement compared to the four goals in the preceding five matches. The team’s impressive performance, particularly during their training camp in Dubai, has set a positive tone.
Looking ahead, Arteta is optimistic about Arsenal’s continued success as they face Porto in the Champions League. The first leg of the round of 16 will take place at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday. Despite the Gunners’ less-than-stellar record in their last three away trips to Porto, Arteta aims to break the streak and secure an advantage for the second leg.
