Mikel Arteta has paid tribute to Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey after the pair scored in Arsenal’s win towards Leicester City.
With the victory, the Gunners go as much as 4 within the Premier League desk after a implausible collection of 5 wins on bounce.
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Arteta spoke at her post-match press convention and was eager to toast Odegaard’s efficiency
“He [Odegaard] was amazing today again in all aspects of the game. In the build-up phase of the final third, defensively, he said.
“He has come a good distance since he got here and he makes the opposite gamers higher I believe. I have no idea [if Odegaard is a bargain signing] it is nonetheless a little bit early. We have been actually satisfied that he was a participant who might match into our membership in our mannequin and we’re actually glad with him. “
Arteta was also keen to point out Partey, but indicated that he would continue to pressure him to perform better on a consistent basis.
“He [Partey] was concerned in each instances. You can see that he was the participant of the month final 12 months and he has come a good distance. Now it is about consistency and persevering with to achieve this.
“Probably be in the neck every day because he needs it. But I think it comes from the player. When he exits reality, you can not expect it to change if you do not change what you do.”
Looking ahead to Arsenal’s subsequent match towards Premier League heavyweights Liverpool, Arteta mentioned his workforce should take their recreation to a “new standard” to be able to compete with Jurgen Klopp’s males.
“It’s another level. We have to take the game to a new standard. We have to prepare tomorrow how we can beat them.”
