Odegaard inspires Arsenal comeback
Martin Odegaard was the catalyst for Arsenal’s stirring comeback against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Norwegian midfielder scored a stunning goal to level the scores after Villa had taken an early lead, and he then set up Alexandre Lacazette for the winner. Odegaard’s performance was a reminder of his class and his importance to the Arsenal team.
Gabriel impresses for Arsenal
Gabriel Magalhaes put in another impressive performance for Arsenal at the back. The Brazilian defender was solid in the air and composed on the ball. He also made a number of important tackles and interceptions. Gabriel is quickly becoming one of the best young defenders in the Premier League.
Havertz scores as Chelsea beat Leicester
Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Leicester City on Saturday. The German forward headed home a cross from Reece James in the first half. Havertz has now scored three goals in his last four games for Chelsea. He is starting to find his feet at Stamford Bridge and could be a key player for the Blues in the second half of the season.
Other weekend highlights
- Manchester City beat Newcastle United 4-0 to move top of the Premier League.
- Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 to keep the pressure on Manchester City.
- Tottenham Hotspur beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 to move into the top four.
- Manchester United beat Burnley 3-1 to end their winless run.
- West Ham United beat Watford 4-1 to move into the top six.
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