Martin Odegaard was all smiles at the final whistle of Sunday’s sensational victory over Manchester City.
It was our captain who got the ball rolling, scoring in just the second minute, as our aggressive start paid off. But it was the second-half when we really clicked into gear, netting four more after City had briefly drawn level.
“Yeah, it was a good one,” he said afterwards. “A massive performance, massive result and the atmosphere was unbelievable. Such a nice game to play in with the supporters on fire, a big result in the end.
“I think it’s a big boost, but to be honest, the belief and everything was there already before the game. Obviously, a big result helps and gives energy and belief to everyone. It was already there but this is another extra boost hopefully.
“It was good to get the early goal and we were so good in the high press, we won a few balls there, scored one goal after that and should have scored another one. So, it was a good start.”
Odegaard also praised the way the team battled back after Erling Haaland’s equaliser – with an instant reply from Thomas Partey.
“After their goal, the way we reacted was brilliant,” he said. “Straight away we go and we’re on the front foot, scored straightaway and then after that we didn’t stop. The way we played and the way we ended the game after was amazing.”
The third goal was a particularly special moment as well, with academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly scoring his first senior goal. Moments later his close friend Ethan Nwaneri also got in on the act.
Talking about Myles, Odegaard said: “I’m really, really happy for him. You can see, he’s a big personality, gets on the ball, makes things happen, from left back to do what he’s doing with and without the ball for his age, unbelievable. Ethan as well coming on, with the impact straight away, two good players we have there!”
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