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Martin Odegaard knows how big of a result Arsenal's win over Manchester City was.
Not many would have envisioned a 5-1 win for Arsenal over Manchester City, but that's exactly what happened at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's side sent a warning to the rest of the Premier League.
They're back.
Martin Odegaard settled the nerves after only two minutes, tapping home from close range, and while Erling Haaland equalized after half-time, the Gunners bounced back quickly thanks to Thomas Partey and then two more goals from Myles Lewis-Skelly and Kai Havertz to put the game out of reach with 15 minutes left.
For Odegaard, the result is a big one for the club.
“Yeah, it was a good one,” Odegaard said via arsenal.com. “A massive performance, massive result and the atmosphere was unbelievable. Such a nice game to play in with the supporters on fire, a big result in the end. I think it’s a big boost, but to be honest, the belief and everything was there already before the game. Obviously, a big result helps and gives energy and belief to everyone. It was already there but this is another extra boost hopefully.”
But Arsenal's win might not have happened if it wasn't for what Arteta called the "turning point" in the game.
After City equalized through Haaland, all the positive momentum the Gunners had, was transferred to the visitors and that could have kickstarted a period of dominance from Pep Guardiola's side and they might have even won the game.
Enter Thomas Partey.
Just 60 seconds after Haaland scored, Partey took aim at the City goal from outside the box and restored the Gunners' lead, much to the delight of Odegaard.
“After their goal, the way we reacted was brilliant,” Odegaard added. “Straight away we go and we’re on the front foot, scored straightaway and then after that we didn’t stop. The way we played and the way we ended the game after was amazing.”
Lewis-Skelly, Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri all got on the scoresheet in the second half to put City to the sword.
Games are often defined by moments and getting that goal as soon as City equalized was perhaps the moment of the game with the Gunners after letting the lead slip, got it back almost immediately, and they rolled on from there.
Arsenal have now got something cooking in the league after this thumping. Now for a new striker to come in, please.