Gary Neville singles out two Arsenal stars as ‘best players’ after comeback vs Chelsea

However, it was his tactical intelligence and off-the-ball movement alongside captain Odegaard in the central pockets that dominated Neville’s analysis, as the pair dictated the tempo and repeatedly exploited gaps in Chelsea’s midfield transition.

Kai Havertz dummy creates Martin Odegaard goal

The defining moment of their combined brilliance came early in the second half to put Arsenal ahead.

In a flowing team move, a pass was fired into the path of Havertz near the edge of the area. Instead of taking a touch, the German international produced a beautiful dummy, letting the ball slide effortlessly through his legs to completely sell the Chelsea defense.

The clever trick opened up wide space for Odegaard, who latched onto the loose ball and dispatched a clinical strike into the net to complete the turnaround.

Havertz’s selfless spatial awareness and Odegaard’s sharp instincts capped off a masterclass sequence that perfectly validated Neville’s praise for Arsenal’s duo.