“He’s back to his very best” Joe Cole praises Arsenal man

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·10 September 2026

“He’s back to his very best” Joe Cole praises Arsenal man

Martin Odegaard delivered a fantastic performance for Arsenal in their 1-0 win against Napoli in the Champions League last night, with the midfielder earning widespread praise for another impressive display.

Odegaard has returned this season in fantastic shape and has been a back-to-back match-winner for the club in their last two matches.

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Odegaard finding his best form

This is probably the best version of Odegaard that Arsenal have had, and he is hitting his best form for the team at a crucial time, with Arsenal needing to retain the Premier League title.

They have one of the best squads in the league, and the group is filled with game changers. However, they will not always deliver, and Odegaard is on course to complete one of his most consistent seasons with the team.

The midfielder is certainly on the right track to continue performing at a high level, and Joe Cole was impressed with his form against Napoli, as reported by TNT Sports:

”Ignore the scoreline,” said Cole. ”That is a wonderful away performance in the Champions League.

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Cole praises Odegaard

”The football that Arsenal played was sublime at times. Odegaard was brilliant all night. He’s back to his very best.

”What a start to the season. And from his perspective, he’s probably thinking that the season he had last year, although he got the title, wasn’t his best season.”

Cole’s comments underline the level of Odegaard’s performance and highlight how important the midfielder has become to Arsenal during a crucial period of the campaign.

Odegaard appears to be rediscovering his best form at an important moment for the club, and his recent performances have provided Arsenal with another major source of quality as they look to maintain their challenge for the Premier League title. With the midfielder continuing to produce influential displays, his form could prove significant for the team as the season progresses.

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