– It’s a dream goal for Arsenal’s captain, said Viaplay’s expert Kasper Wikestad after Martin Ødegaard fired from distance and doubled Arsenal’s lead after just under half an hour. There are only six players who have scored more than Ødegaard in the Premier League this season, and it happened after Arsenal delivered a magnificent half against Tottenham. – A demonstration of power by Arsenal. Ødegaard is perhaps the best player in the Premier League at the moment. You just have to take off your hat, says expert Tor Ole Skullerud when Ødegaard was applauded by the track just before the end. The scoring means that Ødegaard tops last year’s statistics. In 23 games this season, he has scored eight goals and provided five assists. Last season he scored seven goals and provided five assists in 40 games. – He has been very good. He controls everything that is, says Viaplay’s expert Eirik Bakke about the captain. Horrible Tottenham got off to a nightmare start to the match after goalkeeper Hugo Lloris scored an own goal. It happened after Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka cut in from the right, and Lloris managed to hit the ball into his own net. – Once again he messes it up. It is frightening to see that he conceded such type of goals at this level, says Bakke further. BLEMME: Hugo Lloris scored an own goal against Arsenal. Photo: DYLAN MARTINEZ / Reuters The own goal ignited Arteta’s men, who then produced several brilliant finishes. First, Martin Ødegaard tried to clear from distance, but Lloris saved the first time. Then Thomas Partey came close to scoring the goal of the year, when he tried a long volley, but the ball hit the post. Ødegaard, who was just named player of the month in the Premier League, was successful on his second chance, and thus Arsenal went into the break with a two-goal lead. – A fantastic finish, and nothing more than Arsenal deserve, says Sky sports expert Gary Neville. LONG SHOT: Martin Ødegaard tried several times from distance. On the second attempt the ball hit the net. Photo: DYLAN MARTINEZ / Reuters Important points Tottenham looked for a reduction in the second half, but despite persistent attempts, the home team was unable to put the ball in the goal. Thus, Arsenal took one step closer to the league gold, after Manchester City went on a rampage against Manchester United in the same round on Saturday. Arsenal’s victory against Tottenham means that they now have an eight-point lead over Guardiola’s men. Arsenal have not won the series since the 2004/05 season.
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