Arsenal star in superb form in 11-1 win on Int’l duty

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September 9, 2025 21:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard had a fantastic performance during Norway’s 11-1 rout of Moldova in a World Cup qualifier.

Norway were clear favourites to beat Moldova with home advantage, but no one would have predicted the huge margin of the victory.

Odegaard was one of the standout performers in the game. He provided two assists and grabbed a goal for himself in the opening half.

He had a more quieter second period for his country, but was still heavily involved with more than 10 recoveries and eight duels won.

Odegaard struggled with a shoulder problem with the Gunners earlier this term, but he looked back at his best for Norway against Moldova.

Arsenal will hope to see the best of him when their season resumes.

The Gunners host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League in Saturday’s early kick-off before facing Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League.

This will be followed by league games against Manchester City and Newcastle which could make-or-break their pursuit of the title.