Martin Odegaard's return revitalizes Arsenal ahead of Champions League clash

Arsenal Football Club traveled to Portugal to compete against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League following a recent boost in morale from a victory over Nottingham Forest. A key factor in their renewed confidence is the return of captain Martin Odegaard, who had been sidelined with an ankle injury. His presence on the pitch has been praised by both his teammates and head coach Mikel Arteta, highlighting his vital role in the team's dynamics. Odegaard's performance against Nottingham Forest saw him create six scoring chances, and it had a rejuvenating effect on fellow players like Bukayo Saka. However, Arsenal's prior strength in set pieces has seemingly diminished as they have struggled to score from this strategy early in the current league campaign. The team's overall confidence could be critical as they face challenging matches ahead.