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Martin Odegaard says injury struggles strengthened his title defense for Arsenal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Martin Odegaard says injury struggles strengthened his title defense for Arsenal
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Martin Odegaard expressed that his injury challenges last season contributed to his development and resilience. After struggling with fitness that limited him to 16 Premier League starts, Odegaard now feels recharged following Arsenal's Community Shield victory over Manchester City. He emphasized the importance of using past experiences as motivation for the current season, aiming for more titles. Odegaard has also formed an effective partnership with new teammate Bruno Guimaraes, who joined from Newcastle. The new Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, faces an uphill battle after the defeat.

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  • •Odegaard had multiple injuries last season, affecting his playtime.
  • •Arsenal secured a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield.
  • •Odegaard aims to leverage previous struggles for a stronger season.
  • •Bruno Guimaraes has quickly integrated into Arsenal’s midfield.
  • •Enzo Maresca experiences a rough start as Manchester City's manager.
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  • 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Martin Odegaard says injury struggle has made him stronger for Arsenal’s title defence
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Martin Odegaard struggled with his fitness last season as Arsenal ended their title drought

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