Martin ødegaard

Arsenal talisman Martin Odegaard was lucky to escape unscathed following a heavy tackle from Manchester City midfielder Rodri in Norway's 3-0 defeat against ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-martin-odegaard-rodri-tackle-29552225#comments-section) What do you make of the challenge that downed Odegaard on Saturday night? He added: "We kept the ball and tried to play out from the back. But Gunners fans were left sweating when he was left [writhing on the floor in agony](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/odegaard-rodri-tackle-arsenal-mancity-29551263) by Rodri. [TV2](https://www.tv2.no/video/sport/fotball/oedegaard-om-straffe-situasjonen-gidder-ikke-aa-snakke-mer-om-han-dommeren/1851543/) : "I’m pretty sure I should have had a penalty. But Odegaard's immediate focus will be on Norway's trip to Georgia on Tuesday night after their 3-0 reverse against Spain. We didn’t, and they get goals out of nowhere really. I get a little bored of this." The Manchester City midfielder flew into Odegaard in the penalty area, catching the Gunners talisman heavily on the ankle. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) fans and [Mikel Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) will be relieved at the fact that the former [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) playmaker seemingly managed to escape unscathed. But I’m sure I’ll get punished [if I say anymore]. He insisted: "It is a clear penalty! [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) captain [Martin Odegaard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/martin-odegaard) was less than impressed after he was wiped out with a horror challenge by [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) midfielder [Rodri](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rodri) on Saturday night.

Gunners star currently away with Norway · Faced Spain in Euro 2024 qualification action · Lucky to have escaped ankle injury.

[TV2](https://www.tv2.no/video/sport/fotball/oedegaard-om-straffe-situasjonen-gidder-ikke-aa-snakke-mer-om-han-dommeren/1851543/) of finding himself on the receiving end of a full-blooded tackle from [a Premier League title rival](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martin-odegaard-level-david-silva-frank-lampard-kevin-de-bruyne-arsenal-bacary-sagna/blt2501301b3d521f0c): “I’m pretty sure I should have had a penalty. La Roja ran out 3-0 winners in that contest, but Norway believe they should have been awarded a penalty prior to Dani Olmo’s opening goal after seeing Odegaard wiped out inside the box by a reckless challenge that left the Arsenal playmaker fortune to have escaped an untimely injury. The Gunners skipper is currently away with Norway, as the pursuit of precious points at club level is put on hold, and found himself lining up against Spain on Saturday.

Martin Odegaard believes Norway 'should have had a penalty' against Spain following Rodri's heavy tackle on him.The Premier League title rivals went h.

I get a little bored of this.” It’s better not to say anything.” I don’t bother saying anything else about the referee.

Man City midfielder Rodri and Arsenal ace Martin Odegaard came head-to-head in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday.

Rodri managed to avoid giving away a penalty to the fury of Odegaard and his teammates, but it was still a disappointing night for Norway. Arsenal and City are currently battling it out for the Premier League title. But I’m sure I’ll get punished [if I say anymore].

Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard lamented the decision not to award a penalty to his side during their Euro 2024 qualifier defeat by Spain.

It’s better not to say anything.” I don’t bother saying anything else about the referee. Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard lamented the decision not to award a penalty to his side during their Euro 2024 qualifier defeat by Spain.

Martin Odegaard says that Norway 'should have had a penalty' against Spain following Rodri's heavy tackle on him. The Premier League title rivals squared ...

I don’t bother saying anything else about the referee. It’s better not to say anything.” In his post-match interview as he hinted he wasn’t too pleased with neither the tackle or the decision.

Arsenal were left sweating after the latest set of international fixture with Martin Odegaard on the receiving end of a heavy tackle that had the Norwegian ...

At one stage of the January transfer window, it seemed as if Mudryk's move to Arsenal was just a matter of time. At time, it was clear that Odegaard was not happy with the challenge and was baffled with the decision from French referee Benoit Bastien to not award a penalty. Eddie Nketia ish also in the mix meaning Balogun would need to stave off plenty of competition to get regular minutes. Balogun's form in France has not gone unnoticed - both at the Emirates and elsewhere. We spend time always [together] in a positive way." The Norwegian has been the Gunners' main conductor in the final third this term and, as Mikel Arteta works with a small squad, any injury would be a major blow, especially at this point of the season.

Gunners star currently away with Norway · Faced Spain in Euro 2024 qualification action · Lucky to have escaped ankle injury.

[TV2](https://www.tv2.no/video/sport/fotball/oedegaard-om-straffe-situasjonen-gidder-ikke-aa-snakke-mer-om-han-dommeren/1851543/) of finding himself on the receiving end of a full-blooded tackle from [a Premier League title rival](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/martin-odegaard-level-david-silva-frank-lampard-kevin-de-bruyne-arsenal-bacary-sagna/blt2501301b3d521f0c): “I’m pretty sure I should have had a penalty. La Roja ran out 3-0 winners in that contest, but Norway believe they should have been awarded a penalty prior to Dani Olmo’s opening goal after seeing Odegaard wiped out inside the box by a reckless challenge that left the Arsenal playmaker fortune to have escaped an untimely injury. The Gunners skipper is currently away with Norway, as the pursuit of precious points at club level is put on hold, and found himself lining up against Spain on Saturday.

SportsBrief.com News - Arsenal and Norway captain Martin Odegaard received a horror tackle from Manchester City midfielder Rodri when his country clashed ...

But I’m sure I’ll get punished [if I say anymore]. He is leading Arsenal's Premier League charge for their first title since 2004 Invincible. A feat not many past and present