Overview
- Martin Odegaard scored the decisive goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Napoli and has four goals in five games so far this season.
- Manager Mikel Arteta has told Odegaard to take more risks and occupy higher, varied attacking positions to disrupt opponents.
- Arteta credited Arsenal’s improved build-up play and the progression of other attacking players for creating the space that lets Odegaard get into scoring areas.
- The run marks a clear turnaround from 2025/26 when injuries limited Odegaard to one league goal despite Arsenal winning the Premier League.
- Arteta has set the short-term expectation of consistent scoring for Odegaard, a change that could shift Arsenal’s tactical balance and raise the club’s hopes in the Champions League and domestic campaign.