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Arsenal fans will warm to Erling Haaland a little more after he sides with Martin Ødegaard

Martin Ødegaard was viciously kicked by Bernardo Silva during Norway's 2-1 defeat to Portugal, and Erling Braut Håland has sided with the Arsenal man.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:43 AM
Arsenal fans will warm to Erling Haaland a little more after he sides with Martin Ødegaard
Key Things to Know
  • Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in a UEFA Nations League match in Oslo.
  • Bernardo Silva received a yellow card after a late tackle on Martin Ødegaard in stoppage time.
  • Martin Ødegaard confirmed after the match that he suffered an ankle knock from the challenge.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in Oslo during a UEFA Nations League fixture on Sunday night. Deep into injury time, Bernardo Silva committed a late tackle on Norway and Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard after the ball was released, receiving a caution from referee François Letexier as Ødegaard left the pitch hobbling.

Following the match, Ødegaard expressed frustration with the challenge, stating that he sustained a knock to his ankle and hoped it would improve over the coming days. The potential injury adds to concerns for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who also saw Kai Havertz withdraw from international duty with Germany due to a hamstring problem.

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