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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Mann-Bryans

City’s Haaland and Arsenal’s Odegaard shine a light on rebirth of Norwegian football

The top-of-the-table clash between Arsenal and Manchester City is sure to be a worldwide spectacle – but in Norway it will provide “ultimate proof” that attempts to revamp their football system have succeeded.

Martin Odegaard will lead out Arsenal as they host their Premier League title rivals on Wednesday night, while his Norway international team-mate Erling Haaland will be hoping to be fit enough to feature and add to his impressive goal tally for City.

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