Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to keep pushing in "the best part of the season" following their defeat to title rivals Manchester City.
The Gunners fell to a 2-1 defeat at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, meaning City could go top of the Premier League on goal difference if they beat Burnley on Wednesday.
Arsenal produced more xG than City (1.62 to 1.36), and Odegaard created a match-high four chances on his return from injury, but it was not enough to avoid defeat in Manchester.
Arsenal have lost back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since December 2023, ending a five-game unbeaten streak in the league against City in the process (W2 D3).
Mikel Arteta's side have also lost four of their last six matches in all competitions (W1 D1), starting with the EFL Cup final against City last month; the Gunners lost just three of their first 49 matches of the season (W37 D9).
Despite their recent form, the Opta supercomputer still has Arsenal as favourites to win the league at 73.1% to City's 26.9%, and Odegaard wants his team-mates to keep believing.
"Keep going, keep going. It's always going to be going all the way to the end, so we have to keep going, keep working hard, and sticking together," said the Arsenal captain.
“Just look forward to the next game now and bounce back, and keep going.
“We created a few big, big chances there as well, so of course there are some positives to take - frustrating at the moment, but we'll analyse it and move onto the next, you know - bounce back.
“It's all to play for - and it's the best part of the season. It's all to play for, so we'll just look forward to the next game now, and go from there."
Up next for the Gunners is a home match against Newcastle United, which precedes their Champions League semi-final first against Atletico Madrid.
Lucadmstuy
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The game is not over yet anything can happen
TheMuffinMan
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Why Arteta play Havertz pretty much the whole game when he has other options? Idiot 🙄
Cakbdilpuz
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we need nothing but victory going forward. Gunners forever and loading
Supadeklsy
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Either Arsenal win the epl or not, Arsenal will never be the same again next season.
Wehacikmrs
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Mr odegaard this your motivational speech is needless if we had serious.... nonsense motivational speech after loosing the premier league again
resabekpst
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Hi mate I’m sorry to hear about your situation, and i know he’s made those comments to you. I have been watching your exchange with him . He should be ashamed of himself, i knew that you were intelligent and he isn’t. I hope you and your family are doing well in general. Take care mate, he’s a disgrace.
Hi mate, thanks for your support regarding this ongoing issue with him. I am pleased that you have followed this over the past weeks. I reacted accordingly for his comments regarding my entire family. He knows nothing but i only deal with the facts. I personall don’t believe he will reply. But now i will find his true colours. It’s up to him. Enjoy your football mate and take care.
tiddeinsz
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Finally got a reply for your information i don’t work, why because I’m a senior citizen and disabled (genuine), i am basically bedridden and confine to the bedroom. I was an apprentice trained electrician with all the certified grades available 5 years and i passed them in 3 years,i doubled up years 2&3, and 4&5. I received a distinction in every subject in all the years. I have a wife who is 3 years younger than me she is also a senior citizen.My children are married, and i have 3 grandchildren.My wife and i have always lived in the same village 6 miles from Derby city centre, in the countryside. You have wished myself and my family and also my parents who have passed away a long painful death, i reacted accordingly to your awfully offensive comments And you wonder why i dislike you , for your comments. You continually lie about your life and you never mention Liverpool for you are obsessed with Arsenal. Try being honest and don’t speculate about someones life style without the facts. I personally would appreciate a civil response. Show your true colours.
Hi mate I’m sorry to hear about your situation, and i know he’s made those comments to you. I have been watching your exchange with him . He should be ashamed of himself, i knew that you were intelligent and he isn’t. I hope you and your family are doing well in general. Take care mate, he’s a disgrace.
resabekpst
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what a useless,worthless life you've been battling through. it's well with your wretched life. You're the ghost that my matter haunts 247. You can hardly sleep without dreaming of me. I do fully understand that you're fully jobless that's why you have my time stalking me 247. I am 22yrs that make close to 500k monthly due to my hard work. I am still in the street husting. I only pity the poor woman that married to a useless man that you're. Mostly,I pity your two innocent children because your life has been wretched and ruined totally. You could have made something good for your family by using the time you're using to stalk me to work and make money to better their life. With this incessant attitude of yours you can never make any good thing in your life. If you're good for yourself you can't make the future of your children great because you're just wasting your entire economic time stalking me. Keep it up with your useless, wretched, worthless life. The ghost that's being haunted,you gonna die 2nd tym. "fake Derby boy".
Finally got a reply for your information i don’t work, why because I’m a senior citizen and disabled (genuine), i am basically bedridden and confine to the bedroom. I was an apprentice trained electrician with all the certified grades available 5 years and i passed them in 3 years,i doubled up years 2&3, and 4&5. I received a distinction in every subject in all the years. I have a wife who is 3 years younger than me she is also a senior citizen.My children are married, and i have 3 grandchildren.My wife and i have always lived in the same village 6 miles from Derby city centre, in the countryside. You have wished myself and my family and also my parents who have passed away a long painful death, i reacted accordingly to your awfully offensive comments And you wonder why i dislike you , for your comments. You continually lie about your life and you never mention Liverpool for you are obsessed with Arsenal. Try being honest and don’t speculate about someones life style without the facts. I personally would appreciate a civil response. Show your true colours.
Conradfvs
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You’re an inexperienced team of weaklings . Nobody leads everybody panics in that team when they lose. They all worry when they lose but that’s part of sport. They are not at a level where they can win every game they play . There were only a few special teams that could do that . They are nowhere near that special .
Roceiknu
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we saw nothing in you when u lost to. Bournemouth at home we were not happy at all
Yitabelnsy
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when will Odegaard ever step up,a liability must go home,Foden is fighting for game time?Matheus Fernandez is there,Xavi Simons,Smith Rowe still out there,jobe Bellingham...one or two of these players can replace Nogaard and Odegaard in midfield...Francisco consiciao,Endrick or Roony Badji,one of them can replace Madueke...Gordon,Khvraskhelia,Barcola or Garnacho one can be part of the left wing...Murillo, Malick from westham,they can replace Ben White...kepa must also go...
Yitabelnsy
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Oooohhhh My brother you will live long for speaking the only truth...
but Gyokeres is too dependent also instead of Gyokeres he could've mentioned Jesus instead...Haverts was playing two roles as a striker and as an AM because Arteta favors Odegaard just for no fuc***g reason...
Yitabelnsy
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U were on the field for entire 90 mins what did u do to prevent the team from losing useless coach and captain u think u can fool and give us Bp everywhere we pass other team fans are laughing at we the arsenal fans why, u cant learn anything better from past season very useless players, u think u can put us into shame
Odegaard in particular broh and Arteta,he's useless
Yitabelnsy
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Odegaardis lacking...He's a completeliability he needs to go
woscdipruz
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U were on the field for entire 90 mins what did u do to prevent the team from losing useless coach and captain u think u can fool and give us Bp everywhere we pass other team fans are laughing at we the arsenal fans why, u cant learn anything better from past season very useless players, u think u can put us into shame
Duoaeimnru
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joke
woscdipruz
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this same odegaard was just going round and doing imagine Arteta took off eze who threatening city on the middle and then he kept havertz for that long leaving gyokeres until 85 minutes arsenal haven't seen anything yet with Arteta favoritism
Oooohhhh My brother you will live long for speaking the only truth...
Widbiltz
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How much weight have you lost? How are your 2 heads today?Why do you never talk about your alleged team? You have got medication try taking it. The junk is confusing your heads. What it like being haunted by your nemesis? Tell the truth 22 years old more like 11 years but you have got the 2 heads. I am on your back. The GHOST 👻!!!!
what a useless,worthless life you've been battling through. it's well with your wretched life. You're the ghost that my matter haunts 247. You can hardly sleep without dreaming of me. I do fully understand that you're fully jobless that's why you have my time stalking me 247. I am 22yrs that make close to 500k monthly due to my hard work. I am still in the street husting. I only pity the poor woman that married to a useless man that you're. Mostly,I pity your two innocent children because your life has been wretched and ruined totally. You could have made something good for your family by using the time you're using to stalk me to work and make money to better their life. With this incessant attitude of yours you can never make any good thing in your life. If you're good for yourself you can't make the future of your children great because you're just wasting your entire economic time stalking me. Keep it up with your useless, wretched, worthless life. The ghost that's being haunted,you gonna die 2nd tym. "fake Derby boy".
resabekpst
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Don’t worry i will haunt him till he fucks off. Preferably from this planet.
We can both haunt the schitzo till it’s gone. I personally have personal issues with the 2 headed imbecile. He will be sorry i really appreciate your support mate.🤙.
tiddeinsz
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Liverfool fan are the same. 🌚
He isn’t a Liverpool fan, he’s a closet gooner who only comments on his beloved Arsenal.
tiddeinsz
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Add me to your list for he’s a closet Gooner. But I don’t want him to follow us, he lies constantly and i agree with you that he has 2 disfunctional heads. Keep on giving it to him mate.
Don’t worry i will haunt him till he fucks off. Preferably from this planet.
tiddeinsz
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How much weight have you lost? How are your 2 heads today?Why do you never talk about your alleged team? You have got medication try taking it. The junk is confusing your heads. What it like being haunted by your nemesis? Tell the truth 22 years old more like 11 years but you have got the 2 heads. I am on your back. The GHOST 👻!!!!
Add me to your list for he’s a closet Gooner. But I don’t want him to follow us, he lies constantly and i agree with you that he has 2 disfunctional heads. Keep on giving it to him mate.
wowadrsyz
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this same odegaard was just going round and doing imagine Arteta took off eze who threatening city on the middle and then he kept havertz for that long leaving gyokeres until 85 minutes arsenal haven't seen anything yet with Arteta favoritism
resabekpst
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I think Arsenal fans are the real problems that make Arsenal to always slip up every season now. They are too noisy and arrogant.
How much weight have you lost? How are your 2 heads today?Why do you never talk about your alleged team? You have got medication try taking it. The junk is confusing your heads. What it like being haunted by your nemesis? Tell the truth 22 years old more like 11 years but you have got the 2 heads. I am on your back. The GHOST 👻!!!!
Gannymalta
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Finally, the team has realized that it has been napping too long. Is it too late? Football is more entertaining when it is not clear and obvious. No premature celebrations. No too many team's guard of honour! Winner in the last or two game!
nauikmosy
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I think Arsenal fans are the real problems that make Arsenal to always slip up every season now. They are too noisy and arrogant.
Liverfool fan are the same. 🌚
JonathanUwakwe
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That's the second place.
Widbiltz
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I think Arsenal fans are the real problems that make Arsenal to always slip up every season now. They are too noisy and arrogant.
resabekpst
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Arteta has got to be more offensive and let the players express themselves. We don’t score enough but we have to have Eze playing with freedom, and Odegaard has to step up. If Saka can soon return plus Timber and Calafiori, we will have more opportunities surely to get goals. We have been too cautious in my opinion.
mekeloru
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hello
Weoabclmsy
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Arsenal are always the bridesmaids to Man City. Pep is always a better coach and tactician. Arteta made a great mistake of substituting Eze and not putting two defenders marking Haaland in the box. Anyway luck was not their side.
CHIKUfcb
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Gabriel Magalhães after yesterday's game against the "Citizens".
CHIKUfcb
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Gabriel Magalhães after yesterday's game against the"Citizens".🥺🥺🥺😭