‘I have never seen this type of player, even after scoring five, he was still hungry to score more goals against us yesterday. His style of play is unique, and I wonder if he is human or machine. Burnley manager Vincent Kompany heaps praise on one Arsenal player for his great performance yesterday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lauded Martin Odegaard for his exceptional display against Burnley in the Premier League, as the Gunners extended their winning streak to five consecutive games with a resounding 5-0 victory at Turf Moor.

Odegaard wasted no time, opening the scoring just four minutes into the match and later providing an assist for Bukayo Saka’s second goal. Arteta expressed his delight with Odegaard’s performance, describing him as being in a “really excellent” moment and hitting top form at a crucial juncture.

Speaking to Arsenal.com, Arteta praised Odegaard’s confidence and physical condition, highlighting his contributions both defensively and offensively, particularly on the right-hand side of the pitch. Odegaard’s gesture of covering his ears after scoring was interpreted by some as a response to recent criticism of Arsenal’s celebrations, although Arteta claimed not to have noticed it.

The team’s recent form has been outstanding, netting 21 goals across their five consecutive wins. This surge in performance contrasts sharply with their earlier struggles, having scored only four goals in the five matches leading up to their training camp in Dubai.

Looking ahead, Arteta is optimistic about Arsenal’s prospects as they prepare to face Porto in the Champions League round of 16. Their first-leg encounter at the Estadio do Dragao presents an opportunity to improve their record, as they have failed to win in their last three away trips to Porto, managing only a draw and suffering two defeats.

With the chance to gain a significant advantage heading into the second leg, Arteta and his team are determined to maintain their fine form and continue their pursuit of success on the European stage.