As Arsenal kick off their season with two straight wins, the Gunners’ skipper, Martin Odegaard, believes that the team is just getting started.

With recent victories, including a tough battle against Crystal Palace, Odegaard warns title rivals that Arsenal’s best form is yet to come.

  • Martin Odegaard warns Arsenal’s title rivals that the best is yet to come, despite two straight wins.
  • The Norway international scored a decisive penalty in Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace.
  • Odegaard believes new signings will settle in, and performance levels will rise as Arsenal find their rhythm.

Arsenal captain sees more to come as new signings settle in

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 21: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Martin Odegaard has issued a strong message to Arsenal‘s title rivals, insisting that the team has yet to hit its best form this season.

The Norwegian international has been instrumental in Arsenal‘s bright start, with two straight victories, as they battle against reigning champions Manchester City for the title.

“The start of the season is always tricky. It takes a bit of time before everyone finds their rhythm,” said the Norway international.

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Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (L) shoots from the penalty spot to score his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 21, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (L) shoots from the penalty spot to score his team’s first goal during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 21, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Odegaard played a key role in 10-man Arsenal‘s hard-fought win over Crystal Palace on Monday night, scoring the decisive penalty.

“It’s crucial to still get the three points and build on it from there. I’m very happy to win, and I’m sure we’ll get better and better with every game,” he added.

The match was a tough test, and Arsenal had to dig deep and fight for victory, especially when playing at Selhurst Park.

Odegaard emphasised the importance of being able to suffer in such matches. “When you come to Selhurst Park, you have to be able to suffer and we knew that. We did that brilliantly and we deserved the points,” he said.

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