Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad on Wednesday night, with the winning team taking a big step towards becoming Premier League champions at the end of the season.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has warned Erling Haaland to wait for a phone call if his side play better against Manchester City.
The two Danish superstars go head to head at the Etihad on Wednesday night, with the winner likely to get their hands on their Premier League trophy. The Gunners go to Manchester by five points, despite having played two more games than their opponents.
But a win over Man City would put the fate of the title in their hands and make their first title since 2004 very close. If Arsenal - the team that has not won the last 3 matches - stumble again, Pep Guardiola will have a chance to win another tournament. Much of the buildup has surrounded the pair of international team-mates who are integral to their club's fortunes. Haaland's contribution to City is clear - he has an incredible 48 goals in 42 appearances and is heading towards the Golden Boot in his first season in England.
But Odegaard's impact in north London is just as important, as the former Real Madrid star contests player of the year. Then which great Dane comes out on top can have a huge influence on where the score goes and with it the title.
And Odegaard has told the Man City striker that if his side return to the capital with three points, an opportunity could come his way. In part of an interview with Gunners legend Tony Adams, the former centre-back asked if he could chat with the league's top striker, or if his former team would agree.
"Man City - let's get started, let's get to it. By the way, you also have your teammate [Erling Haaland], call him when we beat them! I can call him instead! You don't? When you score a hat-trick!" Adams.
Erling Haaland receives Norwegian teammate Martin Odegaard on Wednesday
Erling Haaland receives Norwegian teammate Martin Odegaard on Wednesday
Lightning fast, Odegaard replied:
"So we can call him, that's for sure!" It will be a great match, I think everyone is looking forward to it. Two good teams. »
Arsenal will be without William Saliba for the game, but Adams - the league champion for three different decades - has offered to replace him in his own right. "I'd love to lend you a hand, to be honest with you, I'll find your friend and give him a kick - that's enough of course!"
Odegaard added:
“It will be a great game, two great teams, a lot of good players. These are the games you want to play, you want to play the big games, you want to fight for everything, so we're looking forward to it and I think it's important that we really enjoy the game and We play with a smile.
Arsenal captain Odegaard insists their season won't be over, even if they lose to Man City
Arsenal captain Odegaard insists their season won't be over, even if they lose to Man City
"No matter what happens on Wednesday, there's still a lot to play," Odegaard insisted. "Both teams have a lot of tough games after that, so it's not like a final, but of course it's an important game, it's important to stay motivated. “Like I said, the team is very confident, even though we haven't won the last three games, I think the team is very confident.
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