“I’ll put rivalry aside and praise him because he deserves it, I watched him for the first time in a while yesterday and he really amazed me”- Chelsea legend Didier Drogba praises ‘really good’ Arsenal star for an iconic moment in the game against Burnley yesterday

In a stunning performance reminiscent of his footballing prowess, Martin Odegaard shone brightly on the pitch against Burnley in the Premier League, drawing effusive praise from Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

Arsenal, riding the crest of a successful streak, secured their fifth consecutive league victory in emphatic fashion, dominating with a resounding 5-0 win at Turf Moor.

Odegaard wasted no time leaving his mark, breaking the deadlock just four minutes into the game and later orchestrating Bukayo Saka’s second goal with a precision assist.

Throughout the match, the Norwegian maestro displayed his mastery of the ball, accumulating an impressive 88 touches and completing 61 passes. His creative prowess was evident as he engineered three scoring opportunities while excelling in aerial duels and take-ons, boasting a flawless 100% success rate.

Following Arsenal’s dominant win, Drogba expressed his delight for Odegaard, praising the midfielder’s exceptional form and influential role as the club captain.

In an interview with Arsenal.com, Drogba noted, “I think confidence-wise he’s in a really good moment, and physically as well with the way he applies himself; defending, attacking, the connection, the movement that he gave us on the right-hand side, it’s really good. He’s hitting form.”

Odegaard’s celebratory gesture, covering his ears after scoring, amidst recent scrutiny over Arsenal’s reactions, garnered attention. However, Arsenal manager Arteta, when asked about the gesture, remained unaware, stating, “I don’t know, I didn’t notice that he made that gesture.”

Arteta continued to commend Odegaard’s performance, emphasizing the midfielder’s significant contribution and urging him to remain true to himself.

Arsenal’s impressive run of five consecutive league victories since the start of the year marks a historic achievement for the club. Their attacking prowess has been outstanding, netting an impressive 21 goals across these wins. The impact of their training camp in Dubai is evident, especially considering their modest four-goal tally in the five games prior to the trip.

Looking forward, Arteta aims to maintain this momentum as Arsenal prepare to face Porto in the Champions League. Their journey takes them to the Estadio do Dragao for the eagerly anticipated round of 16 first-leg clash on Wednesday.

Porto has proven to be a formidable opponent for Arsenal in their recent away encounters, with the Gunners enduring a winless streak of three matches, including one draw and two defeats. However, Arsenal remains hopeful about breaking this trend and securing a valuable advantage heading into the second leg.