November 23rd 2024.
On Saturday, Nuno Espirito Santo, the manager of Arsenal, praised three players who played a crucial role in their 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. After a period of struggle with only two wins in seven games before the international break, the Gunners seemed to have regained their form at the Emirates stadium. Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey scored impressive goals, while Ethan Nwaneri also scored his first top-flight goal towards the end of the match.
The game was expected to be a close one, as both teams were neck and neck on points before kick-off. However, Forest, who had a remarkable start to the season, were no match for Arsenal on the day. The Forest manager had no excuses for the defeat and admitted that his team could not cope with Arsenal's attacking prowess. He specifically mentioned the performances of three players who caused them the most trouble on the field.
Santo said in the post-match interview, "They played well and we didn't play so well. Arsenal were the better team." He highlighted the quality of players like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, who made it difficult for his team to defend. He also mentioned that their lackluster defending was a major factor in the loss.
Saka and Odegaard showed great chemistry on the field and their link-up play was a major highlight of the match. Odegaard, who was making his first start since recovering from an ankle injury, set up Saka's opening goal, much to the delight of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. "I value that [Odegaard's performance] because it's very difficult to do after five or six weeks out," said Arteta, praising the midfielder's resilience and contribution to the team.
Saka's stats from the match were also impressive, with one goal, one assist, six shots, four chances created, and 13 touches in the opponent's box. He also won five possessions, four duels, and made two successful take-ons, showcasing his all-around performance on the field.
Despite the convincing win, Arteta acknowledged that there is still room for improvement for the team, especially in terms of defending. He said, "Losing is always very painful. We came up short." However, he also expressed his confidence in Odegaard's abilities and the difference he brings to the team when he is on the field.
Arsenal will be hoping for a similar performance from their players in their upcoming match against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday. With Odegaard back in action and Saka in top form, the Gunners will be looking to continue their winning streak and climb up the league table.
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