Martin Odegaard has returned from the World Cup in excellent shape, and in the match against Chelsea, he once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the top players in the world this season.Injuries were a major problem for the Norway captain last season, while there were also threats from Eberechi Eze for his position. However, Odegaard continued to have the trust of his manager, who knew the midfielder remained an important part of Arsenal’s plans.Odegaard is the best attacking midfielder at Arsenal, and the gaffer has always understood that when the former Real Madrid man is fit, there are few players capable of coming close to his level.Odegaard shines against ChelseaSo far this campaign, the midfielder has been fantastic, and if he can remain fit, it is difficult not to see Arsenal retaining the Premier League title for another season. His performances have provided the Gunners with another major attacking threat.Against Chelsea, Odegaard was brilliant and looked determined to influence the match as much as possible. He was heavily involved throughout the contest and showed the quality that has made him such an important player for Arsenal.His performance will have further impressed his teammates, particularly because of the way he helped Arsenal maintain their attacking threat. Odegaard’s ability to involve others makes him an important part of the team.(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Young enjoys watching OdegaardOdegaard is a fantastic player, and Ashley Young clearly enjoyed watching the Arsenal captain during the match. He praised the midfielder’s influence and the relationships he has developed with his teammates.Young said via BBC Live:“When you’ve got a player like Martin Odegaard on the team, he’s just a joy to watch. 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’s display against Chelsea was another reminder of his importance to Arsenal. If he can avoid the injury problems that affected him last season, the midfielder could play a major role in the Gunners’ pursuit of another Premier League title._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest News“A joy to watch” Ashley Young praises Arsenal’s star after Chelsea win7 September 2026, 12:00“Fascinating game” Arteta proud of his players’ performance against Chelsea7 September 2026, 10:30“Ian Wright or Thierry Henry” Carragher does not think anyone can bench Havertz7 September 2026, 9:00The post “A joy to watch” Ashley Young praises Arsenal’s star after Chelsea win appeared first on Just Arsenal News.