Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard, has issued a bold warning to Manchester City in the ongoing Premier League title race. As Arsenal narrows the gap on City, Odegaard insists that neither he nor his club are "afraid" of a title race with their rivals.
This statement comes after Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. The win moved them back to just one point behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table, thanks to Phil Foden's decisive goal at Vitaly Stadium.
Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard, said:
"Now is the moment to show that we’re not afraid, to show what we learnt last season,"
"The year before that, we missed the Champions League and then we came back so strong, of course, we missed out on the title last year but it’s time to prove we learnt something from that experience. We enjoy playing with each other, every day is so exciting and now we have to take it step-by-step, work hard and then we’ll see who wins it in the end.
"We’re all living the dream, we’re all dreaming of being here on the biggest stage, the most competitive league in the world and everyone knows how hard it is every week. That’s where we all want to be, we all want to fight for trophies and that’s where we want to be, pushing every day."
This year's battle is a tight three-way race nearing its thrilling end
Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, moving them back to just one point behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table. Phil Foden scored the decisive goal at Vitaly Stadium, securing three points for Pep Guardiola's team.
Simultaneously, Saturday also witnessed Arsenal move back to one point behind City into third place in Premier League table following their 4-1 triumph over Newcastle. This sets up an exciting scenario as we approach March 31 when City is due to face off against the Gunners at Etihad Stadium - their first game after an international break.
Liverpool lead the charge with City and Arsenal just behind
The final weeks of this season's title race are likely going to be a thrilling battle between Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool for the coveted trophy. Last season saw Gunners miss out on besting Cityzens but this time around they seem more determined than ever.
Odegaard has shed light on why he and his teammates at Gunners are eager for this head-to-head competition with their rivals for the title.
It seems that there is no shortage of determination or ambition within both teams. The upcoming weeks will undoubtedly be a test of their mettle, and sports fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Whether you're a sports fan or a sports betting enthusiast, this Premier League title race is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
