Ødegaard says rivalry between Arsenal and Man City is natural

The last meeting between Arsenal and Manchester City was the pinnacle of their growing rivalry, ending with some heated actions from Erling Haaland. However, Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard believes such intensity on the pitch is only natural.

Details: Ahead of the showdown in London, the Arsenal skipper stated that the tension stems from both teams competing for the highest positions in the Premier League, which naturally sparks a fierce battle.

Quote: “I think in football, in these kinds of games, emotions run high, adrenaline kicks in, and things happen on the pitch. But once you leave the field, it’s over.

I don’t think about it too much. It’s normal that in big games, there’s a strong rivalry. You compete, and you want to be the best. That’s how it should be, and sometimes things get a little heated,” Ødegaard said.

Reminder: Earlier, Dailysports experts released their predictions for the Arsenal vs. Manchester City match, which will take place on February 2.