Leeds United’s league position counts for very little as Arsenal prepare for a rematch with one of their toughest opponents of the campaign in a game Martin Odegaard expects to be out of control. The Gunners captain has addressed the Whites in his programme notes at Emirates Stadium.
The Norwegian confesses their Leeds meeting at Elland Road was one of the most challenging matches they have had in what’s been a stellar season. Odegaard expects quality, physicality, hard running, intensity and stamina from Javi Gracia’s side.
“We face Leeds today and our game against them earlier this season was one of the toughest we’ve played,” he said. “We had a good first half that day, scored a good goal, but the second half was very different.