It was all perfect for the Gunners until April. Arsenal was on a roll and finally looked ready for the first Premier League title after 19 years, and then an unexpected thing happened. Arsenal totally bottled it when it mattered, drew unexpectedly with West Ham and Southampton, and lost to direct rivals Manchester City and then Brighton and Nottingham Forest. They won just three of their last nine games, effectively ending their title quest. Was it a psychological problem, tiredness in the worst possible moment or just bad luck?🗣 “We have to try again next year.”#Odegaard #AFC #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/WYmqGlLcYC— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) June 24, 2023 Nobody really knows, but captain Martin Odegaard is sure this failed title race will hurt him for the rest of his life. ’’It’s difficult, there are many things that come into play, of course. We competed against the team that has won it all, it was tight and even at the end, especially in the three games that Arsenal drew, we lost momentum. There are so many things that can affect the season, we were close and we must use the disappointment to go closer. I think this will bother me for the rest of my life. We were very close, I almost managed to achieve my dream, I think it will be painful for the rest of my life but we have to try again next year“ Odegaard told Viaplay.It’s not a spending spree but insanity! Partey offered $200 million by a Saudi clubNot was all bad thou. For example, the Norwegian had the best season in his football career. He scored 15 goals and had eight more assists, so that was a small compensation for the lost title. “This was a good season for me, I have delivered well and scored several goals. I have been more important to the team, it’s been good but of course a tough end to the season which still hurts. So I have mixed feelings“ said the Norwegian. Good news is on the way for the Gunners as they look to strengthen even more this season. According to the latest reports from London, Kai Havertz will soon be at the Emirates, while Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber are subject to a heavy bid. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7339425##
