Martin Odegaard "oozes class" as Arsenal star embarrasses Brentford with outrageous skill
dailystar.co.ukReal Madrid pedigree during Arsenal's win over Brentford in the Premier League by bamboozling a rival with an inspired piece of skill.The Norway international joined the club on a permanent deal in the summer following an initial loan deal from La Liga, playing an important role under Mikel Arteta.With the Gunners securing an important win over Brentford on Saturday (February 19) thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, Odegaard earned praise of his own for his efforts before Christian Norgaard's consolation.As well as for his overall performance, the 23-year-old has been hailed for one piece of brilliance that set his side on a promising counter-attack out of nothing.During what was a cagey first-half, Odegaard received a ball to feet from Cedric and turned his body as if he was going to play the ball into the middle of the park.However, he deliberately swung his boot at the ball and missed, turning to see it reach its intended target of Saka, who played the ball back to Odegaard.The former Real Madrid man then slid the England international another pass down the wing, in a chance that should've led to more for the hosts.Will Arsenal play in the Champions League next season?
Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionOne fan wrote in response: "Unbelievable. What a signing. He oozes class."With a second adding: "I still can’t believe we got this guy for so cheap."A third continued: "Best player on the pitch today by a country mile."With a fourth concluding: "Such a talented player he’s been amazing this season tbf."Arteta said when asked if their opening day defeat for Brentford provided some inspiration: "That helps and that scar was there and I certainly felt it. "I tried to transmit to the players.
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