Martin Odegaard has claimed Arsenal are changing their team but keeping the same “winning mentality” as they bid for a magnificent seventh straight victory at Leeds on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta made seven changes from the weekend win over Liverpool for the Europa League trip to FK Bodo/Glimt. And despite a spirited display from the Norwegian champions, Bukayo Saka’s goal was enough to maintain the Gunners’ 100% record in Europe - and mean they have now won 11 out of 12 matches this season.
Captain Odegaard said: “I’m not surprised, we know the quality we have and we know the mindset we have now. Everyone is ready for every game, for every action and that’s what we wanted today. It wasn’t the best game but we won and that’s the best thing about today, the three points and our winning mentality to just win every game. it doesn’t matter who plays, we have to do the same thing. Everyone knows the style and the principles and everyone fights for the team. It doesn’t matter who plays.“