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Arsenal 3-1 Orlando City: 3 talking points as Odegaard dazzles

By Adam Schultz

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Eddie Nketiah #14 of Arsenal celebrates a goal during a Florida Cup friendly against the Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Eddie Nketiah #14 of Arsenal celebrates a goal during a Florida Cup friendly against the Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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Martin Odegaard combined well with Gabriel Jesus. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Martin Odegaard combined well with Gabriel Jesus. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

2. Odegaard and Jesus link-up is exciting

Many felt last season that the only thing lacking was a top-quality forward. Arsenal has that now in Gabriel Jesus, and what he can do for Martin Odegaard will be something to watch this season.
The duo already seem to be on the same page as the Norwegian picked up neat little pockets of space and often found the Brazilian in the box.

Odegaard’s talent is going to be unlocked with Jesus in the team, and that is a scary thought. Jesus was always available for a pass, and more often than not, when Odegaard saw him, the pass was made.

The captain-to-be slid in a delightful pass for the Brazilian, who uncharacteristically took one too many touches and saw his once golden opportunity to score pass him by.

Going by what we have seen against Everton and now Orlando, the Odegaard and Jesus duo will be frightening. That is without mentioning Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, or Gabriel Martinelli.

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