‘Joy to watch’: BBC pundit Ashley Young singles out Arsenal star after Chelsea victory

The Norwegian captain benefited from a brilliant dummy by Havertz, allowing the ball to run through the German’s legs before Odegaard collected it and fired a clinical finish past Emiliano Martínez.

It was another decisive contribution from an Arsenal captain who continues to play a central role in Arteta’s attacking system.

Coupled with their established chemistry across all departments, the Gunners have began their Premier League defence in best possible way, looking increasingly complete and virtually unbeatable in big-game atmospheres.