Arsenal news: Odegaard backed after Sheffield United win as Wenger talks up Tottenham

Arsenal Responds to Tottenham’s Victory with Dominant Win

Arsenal issued the perfect response to Premier League leaders Tottenham winning on Friday night by comfortably beating rock bottom Sheffield United at the Emirates. Despite their recent away win over Sevilla in the Champions League, Arsenal showed no signs of a hangover as Eddie Nketiah scored his first league hat-trick for the Gunners, leading them to a 5-0 victory. The win keeps Arsenal in contention for the top spot in the Premier League, just two points behind Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta’s side will have little time to dwell on their success, as they face West Ham in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, followed by a vital league game against Newcastle next Saturday.

Odegaard Backed Despite Arteta’s Decision

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard faced criticism after being dropped from the starting XI against Sheffield United. Tim Sherwood, covering the game for Sky Sports, expressed his support for Odegaard, stating that he has had a few off weeks but should have been given the opportunity to regain his form in games like this. Have your say in the comments section whether Arteta made the right decision.

Nketiah Denied a Historic Achievement

Eddie Nketiah had a fantastic day, scoring his first Premier League hat-trick. However, he narrowly missed out on the chance to become just the third Arsenal player in history to score four times in a Premier League match. With the game deep into injury time, Nketiah was awarded a penalty, but it was Fabio Vieira who took the spot-kick at Nketiah’s request.

Wenger Believes in Tottenham’s Title Challenge

Arsene Wenger, former Arsenal manager, has expressed his belief that Tottenham is one of the clubs contending for the Premier League title. Wenger praised Tottenham’s summer signings, including James Maddison, whom he described as a great player adding technical creativity to the team. He also highlighted the exceptional talent of Van de Ven and the promising movement of Son Heung-min. Wenger sees Tottenham as a genuine threat in the title race.

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