Martin Odegaard has continued his gorgeous report in opposition to Chelsea since signing for Arsenal.
The Gunners captain teed up Mikel Merino to open the scoring on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
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Odegaard’s nook was flicked on on the close to publish by Mikel Merino, along with his header discovering the far nook of the online.
It’s the Norwegian’s fifth Premier League help in opposition to the Blues, his most in opposition to a single opponent.
In the meantime, he additionally now has extra assists in opposition to Chelsea than some other Arsenal participant in Premier League historical past.
Odegaard had been tied with Gunners icons Cesc Fabregas and Dennis Bergkamp on 4 earlier than his newest help.
As a substitute, the 26-year-old is now tied for fourth on the checklist of most assists in Premier League conferences with the Blues.
Marc Albrighton, Ashley Younger and Darren Anderton all even have 5 to their title.
Nonetheless, he has some technique to go to interrupt the report set by Ryan Giggs throughout his profession.
Throughout 31 Premier League matches in opposition to Chelsea, the Manchester United legend supplied 9 assists for his team-mates.
Odegaard, in the meantime, has now met Sunday’s opponents within the league eight instances since becoming a member of Arsenal.
He’s but to style defeat in opposition to the Blues, even scoring twice alongside along with his 5 assists.
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As for his season to this point, Odegaard’s newest objective contribution takes hello tally to 13 in 32 matches throughout all competitions.
His performances have helped the Gunners into the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second season working.
After beating PSV within the final 16, Mikel Arteta’s facet face Actual Madrid subsequent month for a spot within the semi-finals.
Arsenal are additionally set to qualify for the competitors as soon as once more subsequent season.
A win on Sunday strengthens their grip on second place, restoring a four-point lead over Nottingham Forest.
They might additionally prolong the hole to fifth-place Manchester Metropolis to 10 factors with 9 matches remaining.
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Leaders Liverpool’s benefit on the high of the desk would stay 12 factors, although, even with Arsenal profitable their sport in hand.
The 2 sides are set to fulfill for the second time this time period at Anfield on Might 10.