Had to be very smart and ugly at times, says Martin Odegaard

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has said that they had to be very smart and even ugly at times to beat Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The Gunner registered a 2-0 win over Newcastle to cut the gap to Manchester City in the Premier League.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has said that they had to be very smart and even ugly at times to beat Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. The Gunner registered a 2-0 win over Newcastle to cut the gap to Manchester City in the Premier League.

Speaking after the game, Odegaard said Arsenal had to be very smart and even ugly at time to beat Newcastle, while adding that it was a big step for a young team. Odegaard scored, while a Fabian Schar own goal sealed the 2-0 win for the Gunners in the Premier League.

“We showed something special here [on Sunday]. To come here and win is not easy. We had to be very smart and to be ugly at times. It is a big step for a young team like ours to come here and do the things we did. It shows we have come a long way,” said Odegaard.