Martin Odegaard sends title message to Liverpool after Arsenal drops more points
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has sent a defiant message to Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Chelsea after the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has sent a bold message to Premier League leader Liverpool after what proved to be a near-perfect 24 hours for the title favorite.
Following the postponement of the Merseyside Derby against Everton due to Storm Darragh, the Reds sat back and watched their main competitors stumble. Manchester City was held by Crystal Palace on Saturday, shortly after Liverpool’s own match was canceled.
To add to the early Christmas gifts for Arne Slot and his squad, the Gunners lost further ground in this season’s title race with a 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. Chelsea was the only team to cut Liverpool’s lead to four points after beating Tottenham 4-3.
Sunday’s game also saw Arsenal suffer a triple injury blow before kick-off. However, according to Odegaard, whose team are now trailing by six points – even having played an extra game – it’s not time to panic.
He told Sky Sports: “We dominated most of the game. The first half wasn’t great. We were a bit sloppy and lacked energy and power. The second half was a lot better. It’s frustrating not to win. We were close in the end with the goal. They’re a good team. They know how to defend – with a solid block – and we didn’t do enough.
