Odegaard Strike Gives Arsenal 1-0 Win Over Napoli — SkimNews
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- Arsenal recorded 26 shots worth 4.05 expected goals but needed Odegaard’s 75th-minute goal to secure a fifth straight win in all competitions.
- Martin Odegaard scored his fourth goal in five games with a low shot off the post after a quick one-two with substitute Christos Tzolis.
- Mikel Merino had his best first-half header parried before Bukayo Saka fired over when Odegaard sent him through on goal.
- Piero Hincapie somehow blasted over from six yards early in the second half as Arsenal continued to waste promising chances.
- Noni Madueke saw a late one-on-one chance saved before Christos Tzolis had his follow-up effort blocked on the line.
- Kevin De Bruyne opted to cross instead of shoot when well placed to equalise during Napoli’s rare late opportunity.
Why it matters: Arsenal gained the three points, but their 26 shots and 4.05 expected goals produced only one goal. That finishing waste kept Napoli within one score despite Arsenal’s dominance, while the visitors still had to absorb a late chance created for De Bruyne.
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