Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has opened up about what went wrong during the Gunners’ FA Cup defeat to Manchester United on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking after the match, the Norwegian skipper expressed his disappointment, labelling the result “tough to take.”
Despite Arsenal dominating the match and drawing level after United were reduced to 10 men, Odegaard’s penalty miss proved pivotal. The midfielder had the chance to put Arsenal ahead but saw his effort saved by Altay Bayindir. Although Odegaard converted his penalty in the subsequent shootout, a missed effort from Kai Havertz ultimately sealed Arsenal’s exit from the competition.
“It’s a really tough one,” Odegaard admitted. “Really frustrating. I think we completely dominated the game from the first half until the end. We could have been a bit sharper in front of goal, in the last pass, the last shot. To lose that game at home when we dominated everything, it’s a tough one.”
Arsenal’s performance on paper reflected their dominance. The Gunners registered 26 shots compared to United’s seven and had seven on target. However, for the second time in a week, their inability to convert opportunities into goals cost them dearly.
