Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been full of praise for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard ahead of their upcoming FA Cup third-round clash. The historic rivals are set to meet at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Amorim, who took over the reins at Old Trafford in December 2024, has been impressed by Odegaard’s influence on Arsenal’s team. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Amorim said, “When he is playing, Arsenal is a different team. His influence on all the games of Arsenal is impressive.”
Odegaard, who has been a key player for Arsenal since joining on loan from Real Madrid in 2021, has made 171 appearances, scoring 36 goals and providing 30 assists. Despite struggling with an ankle ligament injury earlier this season, Odegaard has been crucial to Arsenal’s system.
Amorim’s admiration for Odegaard is evident as he believes that Arsenal is much stronger with the Norwegian midfielder in the lineup. “I think he is really special because his influence on all the games of Arsenal is impressive. When he is playing, Arsenal is a different team.”
The upcoming match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to secure a victory in the prestigious FA Cup competition. Amorim is optimistic about his team’s chances but acknowledges the challenge that Arsenal poses with Odegaard in the lineup.
As the two teams prepare for the clash, fans on both sides are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting and competitive match. Will Manchester United be able to overcome Arsenal’s strong lineup, or will Odegaard lead his team to victory? Only time will tell.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal will play the next match in FA Cup against Manchester United on Sunday 12th of January in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United will play the next match in FA Cup against Arsenal on Sunday 12th of January in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.
