In this video
- Odegaard's answer: quality shown over a very long period, and the confidence of winning what he calls probably the toughest league in the world. Full belief in themselves, and the focus on what they can control.
- They get on well and are willing to fight for each other on and off the pitch, he says. It went a long way to winning the Premier League, and tomorrow night hopefully it becomes an advantage again.
- Asked whether Arsenal's heavier season should worry them against a fresher opponent: no. A week to recover and prepare, and a final is decided on moments, a bit of quality and which team is better organised, he believes, not on minutes played.
- A frustrating, stop-start year for the captain: adapt, make the most of it, help off the pitch. The leadership group is strong, he says, Saka beside him taking so much responsibility, and more and more players owning it.
- Asked about the PSG goalkeeper's unusual style in shootouts, Odegaard keeps it simple: they analyse the opponent in every way, penalties are a possibility tomorrow, and they are prepared for that as well.
- From where the club was when Arteta arrived to the eve of a Champions League final: the mission was bringing Arsenal back to where it belongs, competing for every trophy. Winning the league with this group, he says, made all of it worth fighting through.
“It's been a long journey. Some disappointments along the way, but it's been worth it.”
Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard preview Arsenal’s biggest match in years as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final.
Saka explains why Arsenal have complete belief they can overcome PSG despite the French champions’ quality, while Odegaard highlights the confidence gained from winning the Premier League and the leadership that has carried Arsenal to this stage.
The pair discuss the team’s unity, mentality, preparation for penalties, and the long journey under Mikel Arteta that has brought Arsenal back to the pinnacle of European football. Can Arsenal complete a historic double and conquer Europe?
