October 30th 2024.
Paul Scholes, a renowned Manchester United player, believes that once Martin Odegaard, an injured midfielder, returns to the Arsenal team, they will reach a whole new level. He has observed that Arsenal, who have only lost one game in the Premier League this season and are on track for a third consecutive title, have not been performing up to their full potential. However, Scholes attributes this to the absence of Odegaard, who has been out of action since August due to an injury sustained while playing for his national team.
The return of Odegaard, who is expected to be back on the field soon, will have a significant impact on the team's performance. Arsenal, who are aiming to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004, drew 2-2 with title rivals Liverpool in their last game. However, their previous shock defeat to Bournemouth and their current five-point deficit behind defending champions Manchester City have raised concerns about their chances.
Scholes, speaking on The Overlap with Sky Bet, stated that Arsenal is greatly missing Odegaard and his presence on the field changes the way they play football. He believes that one player can make a significant difference in a team's performance. While he had expressed disappointment with Arsenal earlier in the season, Scholes now understands that their lackluster performance may be due to the absence of Odegaard.
Before Sunday's match between Arsenal and Liverpool, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Scholes had stated that he saw Liverpool as Manchester City's biggest title rivals, ahead of Arsenal. After the game, his stance remained the same, although he admitted that he wasn't fully convinced by either team's performance.
Scholes believed that the game was a tale of two halves, with Arsenal dominating in the first half and Liverpool coming back stronger in the second. He had hoped for a game that would show Manchester City's vulnerability and give them a run for their money, but he was not convinced by either team's performance.
According to Scholes, both Arsenal and Liverpool have room for improvement and can become stronger as the season progresses. However, he believes that Liverpool has a better chance of challenging Manchester City for the title. He also thinks that Arsenal needs to change their mentality in big games if they want to take the next step and end their long wait for a Premier League trophy.
Scholes, who has won the Premier League eleven times with Manchester United, stated that Arsenal needs to do better in big games and beat their major rivals. He cited last year's game against Manchester City, where Arsenal was content with a draw, as an example of their need to change their mentality. He also pointed out that they have not yet proven themselves against the current dominant Manchester City team.
In their next Premier League fixture, Arsenal will face a tough challenge away at Newcastle United, while Liverpool will host Brighton. Manchester City, on the other hand, will be away at Bournemouth. Scholes believes that for Arsenal to have a chance at winning the league, they need to start winning games against their top rivals. He also believes that Liverpool is more capable of doing so than Arsenal at this point in the season.
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