Odegaard has 'total freedom'

INFLUENTIAL: MIDFIELDER SHINES UPON HIS RETURN

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Mikel Arteta said his decision to give Martin Odegaard “total freedom” has helped the Arsenal captain after he starred in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Olympiakos.

Back in the starting lineup after a spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, Odegaard made up for lost time with an influential display against Olympiakos as Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Champions League.

The Norway midfielder was the catalyst for Gabriel Martinelli’s 12th-minute opener before his deft ball into Bukayo Saka produced the Gunners’ second goal in stoppage time.