'All that mattered': Martin Odegaard sends message after Arsenal's 2-1 win vs Brighton
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has made it clear that the most important thing was securing the win after a 2-1 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Norwegian midfielder played a key role in the result, scoring early and leading his side through a difficult end to the match. Arsenal took the points despite facing pressure late on.
Odegaard opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a well-taken shot that gave the Gunners an early advantage. His goal set Arsenal on their way during a strong opening spell.
Arsenal extended their lead in the 52nd minute when Georginio Rutter put the ball into his own net.
However, the game became more difficult after Brighton pulled one back. Diego Gomez scored in the 64th minute, which changed the mood of the contest.
Captain reflects on tough finish
Speaking after the match, Odegaard admitted that the final stages were not easy for his side. He pointed to Arsenal’s strong start but accepted that the game shifted after Brighton scored.
He said: “That was tough in the end. We played a good game, we were quite dominant at the start, but obviously their goal changed the momentum.”
The Arsenal captain explained that his side had to manage the game carefully after conceding. The focus then became staying solid and seeing the match through.
Despite the pressure, Odegaard felt that Arsenal did enough over the course of the game. He believed the overall performance deserved the result they achieved.
Focus remains on results
Odegaard stressed that winning the game was the main objective, regardless of how difficult the finish became. The captain made it clear that the points mattered more than the performance.
He said: “But we got the points and that’s all that mattered. We deserved the win.”
The victory sees Arsenal remain at the top of the league table. They continue to lead the title race with a two-point gap over Manchester City.
Arsenal will take confidence from the result as they continue their push at the top. The emphasis remains on results as the season moves forward.
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