Given their undefeated start to the Premier League season and spectacular return to the Champions League, morale in the Arsenal camp is very high.
The Gunners commemorated first game back in the Champions League with a commanding 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven after spending seven years out of club football’s most esteemed league. As a result, many fans of the Emirates are feeling more confident before the matchup with Tottenham on Sunday.
For their first encounter of the campaign, Mikel Arteta’s team warmly welcome their fiercest rivals to the red side of north London. With four victories and one draw from their first five games, both Arsenal and Spurs are poised to make this a competitive match.
Here are all the talking points about the Gunners for Saturday, September 23, bearing that in mind.
Odegaard will remain
Martin Odegaard has signed a new five-year contract, committing his long-term career to Arsenal, making him the team’s highest-paid player. After the official announcement of the new deal was made, the Norwegian international expressed how happy he was to be extending his time with the Gunners.
“People are eager to participate in this endeavor. The players can see what the manager wants to achieve, how the club is developing, and the relationship we now have with the supporters. What we’re doing is truly amazing. It seems obvious to me that the players should participate in that. It’s an excellent place to be with so many eager young guys.
“You can see the quality and responsibility the players take, despite the fact that we are a young team. Age alone does not determine experience. It also pertains to your past actions. The young guys we have, in my opinion, have a ton of experience.
“Every player wants the same thing; they want to be around for a while, put in a lot of effort for the team, and triumph as a unit. It demonstrates the sense of family we have.
Aaron Ramsdale has reportedly handled losing his starting spot for the last two Gunners games well, according to Mikel Arteta. The England international sat on the sidelines for both victories over Everton and PSV.
David Raya, a summer addition, was in goal instead. Ramsdale is currently on loan from Brentford, but it is anticipated that the arrangement will become permanent in the summer, which might be terrible news for Ramsdale.
The media was briefed by Arteta, who stated: “He’s been very supportive around the place and that’s what I expect because when you’re playing there’s someone else who isn’t and he’s been very good.” The Arsenal manager was also questioned about if he felt confident making such a difficult decision.
“Comfortable? Perhaps I look it,” he joked. It’s among the most difficult things. When players participate, they feel respected and joyful, and it is difficult when they don’t. Everyone is aware that it is a team sport, but we have also seen how crucial the results are, and everyone has a role to play throughout the season.
