Martin Odegaard happened to use the defense to give Arsenal the lead after 105 seconds at home to Manchester City In the Premier League on Sunday – and the former Gunners player Matt Upson said that boss Pep Guardiola of Cityzens showed his feelings when his team fell back.
The defender of the city, Manuel Akanji, was expropriated when he joined the ball on the ball directly in front of his own box as part of goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. Missing in his matchday squad With a slight injury.
“Pep Guardiola goes back to his seat with a disgust on the face,” Upson told BBC Radio 5 live. “He will be so disappointed with the start of his team.”
Kai Havertz rose in the box and teed Odegaard for an uncomplicated finish when Arsenal got on track to close the Liverpool gap to six points, although the red will have a game in hand.
Arsenal falls on Manuel Akanji’s error and Martin Odegaard opens the goal within two minutes! 💨 pic.twitter.com/hqsrrntdgv
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Arsenal vs Man City: Odegaard ‘prepared’ for the goal
John Stones was also involved in City’s mistakes and started in eight league games for the first time as part of an injury.
“It was a bit loose from Ortega, who lived on the ball for a long time and was waiting to see what would happen,” said the former English central defender, Upson.
“There was not much purpose or meaning or intensity. They try to play through the back; It is a side pass at not much speed.
“Arsenal go in the full press, Odegaard leads the cargo, they turn it around. I thought Havertz would shoot because he had a decent corner, but he sees Odegaard directly at the penalty point and appears.
“It is not a brilliant pass – a bit neglected – but Odegaard’s left foot is absolutely prepared for this type of finish. He simply pushes it under a little pressure on the network of (Josko) Gvardiol. What a start for arsenal. “
Kai Havertz pushes the opportunity to double the advantage of arsenal! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/loe4iurxfp
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Arsenal against Manchester City: Premier League Table
City ended immediately over Arsenal as Premier League Champions in 2023/24, but will be nine points behind Mikel Areteta’s team if they lose at the Emirates stage.
The victory would move Arsenal three points above third place in Nottingham Forest Brighton & Hove Albion 7-0 beaten up At home on Saturday.
The 1-0 victory of Arsenal near Wolves on January 25th extended her unbeaten league run to 13 games, while City’s victory against Chelsea had gone six games without defeat in the top class.
