Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard has issued a challenge to Premier League leaders Liverpool, emphasizing that the Gunners are determined to compete for the title until the very end. Currently in second place, Arsenal trails Liverpool by 15 points, as the Reds prepare to take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final today (Sunday). Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s squad is set to face Chelsea at the Emirates, aiming to sustain their slim chances of the title. Ahead of the match against the Blues, Odegaard expressed confidence, stating that he and his teammates will maintain the belief that anything is achievable in football. ‘One thing is for sure, we will fight until the end,’ the Norwegian shared with arsenal.com. This reflects the attitude of all individuals. For three consecutive years, we’ve been competing for the championship, and we understand that anything can happen in football. The key is to consistently move forward, put in the effort, and improve each day to achieve victories. “Today is a significant match for us – a London derby against Chelsea. We’ve performed well in these encounters recently, and our performance at home this season has been solid, so we need to deliver another strong showing today.” Let’s triumph in our matchups, battle across the field, and play the game on our terms, aiming to secure the three points. Odegaard will face his old team Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Regarding the matchup with the reigning champions, the midfielder stated, “For the second consecutive season, we have reached the Champions League quarter-finals, but our goal is to advance much further.” We recall the emotions we experienced when Bayern eliminated us last season, and we’re all committed to rectifying that situation. “Naturally, these upcoming matches against Real Madrid will be significant, and for me, it will hold a personal touch to compete against my former club. We have confidence in our abilities and understand our potential, as demonstrated by our impressive performance in the Champions League, where we have won seven out of our ten matches.
