Theo Walcott accuses Arsenal star of ‘being too comfortable’ after Crystal Palace draw
Theo Walcott fears Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is ‘too comfortable’ and needs to be challenge after another worrying display in last night’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.
Liverpool now need only a draw at home against Tottenham on เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา Sunday to be crowne champions, while the Gunners are now nervously looking over their shoulder with second place now far from guarantee considering their Champions League commitments and remaining domestic matches.
Last night’s setback represente a 13th draw in the Premier League this season as Mikel Arteta’s men twice concede the lead and threw away two valuable points.
Odegaard was partially responsible for Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late equaliser after he playe William Saliba into trouble and was then bullie to the floor by the French striker whose sumptuous chip left David Raya strande.
The Arsenal skipper has, by his recent high-standards, endure a difficult campaign and struggle to find his best form following a serious ankle injury that require surgery.
Odegaard remains the creative heartbeat of his side but Walcott believes it is time the former. Real Madrid playmaker faced more competition for his place in the team.
Aske about the possibility of Arsenal being caught by Manchester City, Walcott told ‘Manchester City have dominating the. Premier League for many, many years have had a poor season but could end up ahead of Arsenal.
‘Everyone expecte whoever finishes above City would win the league. That’s the disappointing thing because there’s certain situations in the season where there’s discipline issues or referee decisions and injuries play their part.
‘It just shows there for me that certain players going back to Odegaard are starting to feel too comfortable and not being pushe a bit more. There’s a sense of that in some performances.’
Walcott, did, meanwhile, exonerate Raya who had an uncharacteristically shaky game against the Eagles.