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  "id": 6655568,
  "title": "Arteta hails 'dangerous' Odegaard as captain gets 'that edge' back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/arteta-hails-dangerous-odegaard-as-captain-gets-that-edge-back",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T22:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1530163/arteta-hails-dangerous-odegaard-captain-gets-edge-back"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard for a crucial goal that secured a 1-0 win over Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday. Despite the victory, Arteta noted that his team's performance did not fully reflect the quality displayed on the pitch. Last season's runners-up kicked off their Champions League campaign in impressive fashion, with Odegaard netting a 75th-minute bullet strike in Naples, setting a club record with 26 shots away from home in the competition.\n\nOdegaard has kicked off the 2026/27 season on a high note, scoring four goals in five games, including two back-to-back winners against Chelsea and Napoli. This marks a significant improvement in his output since last season, when he only managed a single goal in 36 appearances across all competitions. Arteta acknowledged Odegaard's improved availability and emphasized the positive impact of his different relationships within the team.\n\nThe captain's increased confidence and heightened position within the squad have allowed him to become a truly dangerous player, according to Arteta. The manager stressed the importance of having players with the right mentality to decide games, adding that Arsenal's strong start to the season, with three consecutive Premier League wins, including a convincing Community Shield victory over Manchester City, demonstrates his team's quality. Arteta felt the result in Naples understated the team's performance, suggesting that a more precise execution could have yielded an even greater victory.",
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