Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka expressed his delight at the return of his teammate Martin Ødegaard, after both players featured in the Gunners’ emphatic win.

The Gunners had failed to win or score in both of their Champions League matches on their travels so far this season.

Bukayo Saka shares how he feels about Martin Odegaard being back for Arsenal after the 5-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP.

“He’s an unbelievable player,” Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka said of Odegaard. “The day he returned, there was a big smile on my face. You can see the chemistry we have. I hope he stays fit for the rest of the season.”

Star Gunners duo linked up brilliantly again during statement away win over Sporting CP in the Champions League

Chemistry or telepathy, call it what you want, but what cannot be disputed is that the understanding between Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard holds the key to Arsenal’s title charge. The pair made that abundantly clear on Saturday as they combined to devastating effect in the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Stunning strikes from Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey and a first Premier League goal for teenager Ethan Nwaneri gave Arsenal a first victory in five league games.

While Martin Odegaard is fit, Arsenal will feel they are still part of this season’s Premier League title race. It may have been Bukayo Saka and substitutes Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri who netted the goals against Nottingham Forest that secured a first League win in five games for the Gunners.