Arteta lauds in-form Odegaard as ‘remarkable’ Arsenal edge Napoli

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrated after netting the decisive goal in their 1-0 Champions League win over Napoli on Wednesday. Manager Mikel Arteta praised the Norwegian midfielder for his match-winning performance, despite acknowledging Arsenal's scoring efficiency could have been better. Odegaard has been in exceptional form this season, scoring four goals in his last five games, including recent victories over Chelsea and Napoli.

Arteta noted Odegaard's increased availability and improved relationships, emphasizing the attacking midfielder's ability to take risks and create chances. The Arsenal boss expressed satisfaction with his team's overall performance, highlighting their attacking prowess and competitive spirit. However, he acknowledged the need for greater precision in future matches to reflect their true capabilities.

For Napoli, the loss extended their losing streak in all competitions to three games, following previous defeats to Como and Inter.