Ashley Young praised Martin Odegaard as a “joy to watch” following Arsenal's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea. Speaking on BBC Sport, the former Premier League defender highlighted Odegaard’s technical quality, creativity, and his effective partnership with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.

“When you’ve got a player like Martin Odegaard on the team, he’s just a joy to watch,” Young stated. “He’s exciting when he gets on the ball, he’s allowing other players to get on the ball, and the connection down the right side between him, Saka and Havertz, it’s just good to see when you’ve got players that know each other and build relationships in that way.”

Odegaard showcased his importance by scoring the decisive goal early in the second half, leading Arsenal to complete their comeback after Morgan Rogers had given Chelsea an early lead within two minutes.

• Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea with a spectacular volley.
• Kai Havertz equalised with individual brilliance.
• Odegaard scored the winner, benefiting from a clever dummy by Havertz.

The Norwegian captain’s clinical finish past Emiliano Martínez underscored his central role in Mikel Arteta’s attacking system. With their established chemistry across the pitch, the Gunners have commenced their Premier League defense on a strong note, looking increasingly complete and virtually unbeatable in crucial matches.