Bugingo Hannington

Martin Ødegaard on the alleged exchange with Alexis Mac Allister during the game at Anfield. 🗣️ I have respect for Mac Allister as both a footballer and a person, but I was surprised by some of the things he said to me. When I went down, I couldn't get back up immediately because it had been an intense game and we'd covered a lot of ground. I was feeling exhausted. But Mac Allister approached me and started questioning why I was taking so long to get up, even accusing me of trying to waste time and cheat. He even questioned our mentality as champions. I honestly felt uncomfortable with the way he spoke to me, but I could understand the frustration because Liverpool were behind. What made it even more ironic was seeing him involved in another confrontation with Noni Madueke shortly afterwards, eventually going down himself. He accused me of cheating, yet his own actions raised questions. Anfield hasn't been the easiest ground for Arsenal in recent years, but this time we showed character, fought together and came away with a massive victory. It was a complete team performance. Calafiori, Gabriel, Konsa and Timber were outstanding defensively. Declan Rice covered every blade of grass, while Noni Madueke stepped up brilliantly. Kai Havertz also showed his quality with a crucial goal, proving once again that he can deliver on the biggest occasions. Arteta reminded us to believe in ourselves, fight for every point and reclaim our place at the top of the Premier League. Thankfully, we got the job done. This victory belongs to the entire team. ❤️