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.
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".🥺🥺🥺😭