February 19th 2024.
On Saturday, the talented Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard showed his skills by scoring a goal against Burnley in the Premier League. He was quick to praise his teammates for their renewed ability to find the back of the net, as Arsenal maintained their impressive form and stayed in the race for the top spot with Liverpool.
The Gunners have now secured their fifth consecutive win, with a dominant 5-0 victory over Burnley. In this impressive run, they have managed to score a total of 21 goals, a stark contrast from their struggles in front of goal before the winter break. During that period, they only managed to score two goals in four games, causing them to drop crucial points against Fulham and West Ham.
Odegaard, who scored his first goal since early December in their last match, was pleased to see the renewed confidence in his team's attacking play. "I think that's what we were missing a little bit in the last few weeks before the break - we created so much but we didn't score the goals," the Norwegian said after the game. "But within the last few games, we've been brilliant in front of goal. We get so many people in the box and so many situations around the box. So yeah, it's been brilliant."
He also expressed his delight with their recent performance against Burnley, stating that the team played exceptionally well and that they need to continue this form as there is still a long way to go in the season. Looking ahead to their Champions League clash against Porto on Wednesday, Odegaard believes that their positive mindset and desire to constantly improve will be crucial in their success.
"This is our mentality - to keep pushing and improving," he said. "We just want to keep going and keep improving." The 25-year-old is confident that his side can compete on both domestic and European fronts, as they make their first appearance in the Champions League knockout stages since the 2016/17 season.
"We want to compete in every competition we play in," Odegaard stated. "Of course, the Champions League is a massive one, so we are excited for it. We just want to focus on ourselves each game, keep improving every game, and we will see how it goes. We are in a good moment now, and we have to use that momentum, keep building on it, and we will see."
On that note, Arsenal will now shift their focus to their midweek Champions League clash against Porto. The team will be looking to continue their impressive form and make a statement in Europe. As they continue to make headlines with their performances, fans can expect more exciting news and updates from the Gunners in the near future.
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