Martin Odegaard has claimed that Arsenal aren't feeling the pressure after Thursday night's 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
England captain Harry Kane scored a first-half brace before Son Heung-min netted a third after the break, meaning Spurs are now just one point behind the Gunners in the race for fourth place. Despite the disappointing display, Arsenal midfielder Odegaard has said that his teammate are not cracking under the pressure.
"We’ve got having everything in our own hands - win the last two games, that’s it for us," the 23-year-old said. "That is the only focus now.
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"We don’t feel the pressure. We are going to go to Newcastle (on Monday evening) and play a good game, and try to win."
The north Londoners have enjoyed an excellent recent record against the Magpies, winning their last eight meetings. However, the Tyneside-based club have been in excellent form since Eddie Howe arrived at the club, winning six of their last seven home matches.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has claimed that he has already lifted his players after last night's disappointment against the Lillywhites, saying that his side are now focused on beating Howe and Co. "I have already done," he told the BBC when asked if will be able to improve the mood in the dressing room following the derby defeat.
"This game is history and now it's Newcastle and we're all focused. It's Newcastle, Newcastle, Newcastle.
"I said I'm so proud of them and if we do what we did in the first half-hour here, we will be fine against Newcastle."
