Martin Ødegaard praises new signings ahead of Arsenal's season opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Martin Ødegaard expressed confidence in Arsenal's title defense after the team's strong performance against Manchester City in the Community Shield. New signings Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis had significant impacts, with Tzolis assisting two goals, including one for Ødegaard. The Premier League champions scored three goals in the first 48 minutes, showcasing their attacking prowess. Arsenal is set to start the new season against Coventry on Friday.
- •Arsenal defeated Manchester City in the Community Shield.
- •Tzolis set up two goals, including one for Ødegaard.
- •Guimarães was replaced by Declan Rice at half-time.
- •Arsenal kicks off the season against Coventry on Friday.
- •Ødegaard believes the team can compete for various titles.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Martin Ødegaard happy with Arsenal’s new duo and says team hungry for title defence
"Captain’s praise for new signings Guimarães and Tzolis Arsenal kick off new season against Coventry on Friday Martin Ødegaard has praised the instant impact made by new signings Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis in Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City on Sunday and believes the Premier League champions can compete for multiple trophies this season. Arsenal were hugely impressive as they blew away last season’s FA Cup winners in Cardiff, racing into a 3-0 lead after only 48 minutes. Tzolis – a £34m signing from Club Brugge – set up Kai Havertz for the second goal before adding another assist for Ødegaard to make it 3-0 just after half-time. Guimarães was replaced at the break by Declan Rice having put in a commanding performance on his first start since joining from Newcastle for £75m and Ødegaard admitted the Brazil midfielder has fitted in seamlessly. Continue reading...
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