Mikel Arteta highlights frustrated Arsenal player despite their commanding Champions League victory.

Mikel Arteta praised Martin Odegaard after the midfielder scored in Arsenal’s commanding 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.

The win, secured by goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Odegaard in stoppage time, puts Arsenal on the brink of the Champions League knockout stages. Only a significant defeat to Girona in their final group game could derail their progress. For Odegaard, it was a memorable night as he scored just his second goal of the season after a challenging campaign disrupted by an ankle injury.

Arteta highlighted Odegaard’s fiery celebration as a sign of determination, stating post-match: “I’m happy. We created a lot of chances—Declan [Rice] especially—but missed a few. Martin [Odegaard] really needed that first goal, and you could see the anger and desire in his celebration. Overall, it was a very positive night.”

Odegaard had missed Arsenal’s first three European games due to an injury sustained during international duty with Norway in September. His return to form will be crucial as Arsenal aim to catch Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

Despite a slow start to their Champions League campaign, Arsenal now sits third behind Liverpool and Barcelona, the only teams guaranteed a spot in the last 16 so far. The result boosts Arsenal’s momentum ahead of their next Premier League match as they continue their push at the top of the table.

Reflecting on the team’s performance, Arteta said: “I’m delighted with another home win and a clean sheet—four in a row in this competition. It’s a big step toward our goal from the start of the grou

p stage.”