According to a report by Football London on Monday, November 9, 2026, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has urged his teammates to improve their attacking efficiency despite the club's impressive start to the Premier League season under manager Mikel Arteta.

The Norwegian midfielder believes the Gunners must become more clinical in front of goal and learn to finish matches more comfortably following their recent 1-0 victory over Hull City.

Odegaard scored the decisive goal in Saturday's encounter, continuing his impressive return to form after struggling with injuries during the previous campaign.

The 27-year-old made only 16 Premier League starts last season and scored once as Arsenal won the league title. However, he has already registered three goals in the opening 10 matches of the current campaign.

The Arsenal captain believes his improved performances are mainly down to regaining full fitness rather than making major changes to his style of play.

He explained that last season was challenging because of several injury setbacks, including two shoulder problems and two knee injuries, which affected his ability to maintain consistency.

Odegaard also believes Arsenal have developed a stronger mentality following their previous disappointments in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners finished second in consecutive campaigns before eventually winning the championship last season. According to the midfielder, those experiences have helped the squad become more resilient.

Arsenal's progress has also been evident in their defensive performances, with the team keeping seven clean sheets in their opening 10 league matches.

Summer signing Ezri Konsa has played a part in strengthening the defence, while the depth of the squad has helped Arteta cope with injuries to several important players.

Despite their impressive start, Odegaard insists there are still areas where Arsenal need to improve, particularly in creating and converting more goalscoring opportunities.

He said: "I think we should be able to kill the game off a bit better. Get that first goal earlier and then create more. Be even more dangerous in and around the box. There are things we can definitely do better."

The Arsenal captain's comments reflect the high standards within the squad as the Gunners aim to maintain their strong form and improve their position in the Premier League title race.