Player Ratings: Martin Odegaard Shines in Vain as Oleksandr Zinchenko Struggles against Villa Wingers – The Sun
Despite their defeat to Aston Villa, Martin Odegaard shone as a bright spark for Arsenal in their recent Premier League match. While Mikel Arteta watched from the director’s box due to a suspension, the team struggled to dominate against Villa, with both Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz having goals ruled out. SunSport’s Graeme Bryce has provided his ratings of the Arsenal team, with Odegaard standing out as the best performer despite the loss.
Arsenal suffered a defeat to Aston Villa, but Martin Odegaard was a standout player for the team. Despite the loss, Arsenal remains second in the Premier League after Liverpool’s win over Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta was suspended for the match and had to watch from the director’s box as Arsenal struggled against Villa. SunSport’s Graeme Bryce provided ratings for the Arsenal team, with Odegaard receiving high praise for his performance.
The defense had mixed performances, with David Raya conceding a goal but making important saves. William Saliba stood out with a calm and authoritative performance, while Oleksandr Zinchenko struggled to deal with Villa’s wingers. Martin Odegaard was the driving force for Arsenal, creating chances and forcing a great save from the Villa goalkeeper. Other players, like Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli, had frustrating afternoons as they struggled to make an impact on the game.
Despite the loss, Arsenal remains a strong contender in the Premier League and will be looking to bounce back in their next match.