Peter Schmeichel hails Arsenal's Odegaard as league's unrivalled talent

Arsenal completed a dramatic 2‑1 comeback over Chelsea on Sunday, with Martin Odegaard netting the winner. Peter Schmeichel, appearing as a pundit, hailed the Norwegian midfielder’s quality, insisting no other English club possesses a player of that calibre in the Premier League as the Gunners surged.

Arsenal overturn Chelsea deficit

The first half saw the Gunners dominate possession but struggle to break down the disciplined Blues defence, with Chelsea’s organised pressing keeping Arsenal at bay in the London derby.

After the interval, Odegaard’s decisive strike lifted Arsenal level, and a swift follow‑up restored the lead, sealing the comeback that left the visiting Blues stunned.

The final whistle confirmed a 2‑1 victory, extending Arsenal’s unbeaten run to twelve games against London rivals; Chelsea’s previous win at the Emirates dated back to August 2021. The win kept the Gunners second in the Premier League on goals scored, trailing Manchester City after three outings. De was mentioned by the studio analyst when noting the rivalry.

Schmeichel and Stam laud the Gunners

Schmeichel praised the performance, saying, “I’ve seen that thing that no one else has in this league. Every time they lose the ball, it feels like there’s an extra Arsenal player on the pitch.” He added that the work‑rate and energy were unmatched.

Former United defender Jaap Stam echoed the admiration, highlighting Kai Havertz’s contribution. “He’s proven he’s a top‑class player and very important for this Arsenal side,” Stam asserted, noting the striker’s ability to link with midfielders such as Odegaard.

Mikel Arteta has spoken of his desire for a traditional number nine to drop deep and combine with Odegaard and the wingers, with Havertz already fitting that mould, according to Stam’s observations.

The Gunners now turn their attention to Europe, beginning their Champions League campaign on Wednesday evening against Serie A giants Napoli.