2) Odegaard Has A Field Day In Casemiro’s Absence

Odegaard

The Norwegian had 63 touches and made four progressive passes by taking up positions between United’s defence and midfield. His shot also led to Eddie Nketiah’s winning goal.


It’s likely that Odegaard’s impact would have been blunted somewhat if Casemiro wasn’t suspended for United, but the Gunners captain thrived as he was given plenty of space to make things happen.

David Tully

David Tully

David has worked as a football reporter for the last fifteen years. Having started as an intern at Snack Media, he then went on to become a freelancer, working on various different sites. At the start of 2023, he took up his current role as content writer for National World's Football News Network.