‘Nobody else sees that!’ - Peter Schmeichel hails Martin Odegaard as the Premier League’s best after Arsenal sink Chelsea
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a Premier League match, with Martin Odegaard scoring the decisive goal. Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel praised Odegaard's unique vision and technical ability, calling him the best player in the league.
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Peter Schmeichel has heaped praise on Martin Odegaard following Arsenal's thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over London rivals Chelsea. The Manchester United legend highlighted the Norwegian's unmatched quality, claiming no other team in the Premier League possesses a player of his calibre.
Arsenal emerged victorious in a compelling London derby against Chelsea on Sunday. The reigning Premier League champions recovered from an early setback to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win at the Emirates .
Morgan Rogers volleyed the visitors into a shock lead after just two minutes. However, former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz levelled the scoreline midway through the first half by squeezing the ball past Emiliano Martinez. Odegaard then proved to be the match-winner for Mikel Arteta's side. The playmaker kept his composure to fire the hosts into the lead just five minutes after the restart.
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