Napoli 0 Arsenal 1: How good was Odegaard and why were Arsenal so wasteful?
Arsenal secured a 1-0 away victory over Napoli, with the result masking a performance in which the Gunners created numerous chances but failed to convert them. Martin Odegaard was a standout, controlling midfield and driving Arsenal's attacking play. The narrow scoreline leaves questions about Arsenal's clinical edge in front of goal heading into the next phase of the competition.
Read the full story at nytimes.comArsenal walked away from Naples with all three points, yet the 1-0 scoreline tells only part of the story. Odegaard's composure in midfield once again underlined why he is the side's creative engine, but the volume of missed opportunities will concern Mikel Arteta. Against deeper, more disciplined sides in the latter stages, that kind of wastefulness could prove costly.
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