Arsenal's midfield trio of Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, and Declan Rice was reunited after eight months and 16 days, proving effective in a 5-0 victory over Chelsea.

By the Numbers
  • Declan Rice claimed his seventh league assist of the season.
  • Mesut Ozil holds the record for the most chances created in a single Premier League match for Arsenal in the past eight seasons (12 against Sunderland in 2017).
State of Play
  • Odegaard, Partey, and Rice displayed excellent synergy as a midfield trio, potentially becoming the first-choice midfield for the remaining games of the season.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta praised the depth and versatility of his midfield options, emphasizing the importance of different player combinations based on opponents and game situations.
  • Arsenal's strategic flexibility in midfield comes at a crucial juncture in the season with challenging fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United upcoming.
Bottom Line

The reunion of Arsenal's midfield trio provides a potent and versatile weapon for Arteta, offering a tactical edge and valuable depth as they navigate critical fixtures towards the end of the season, underscoring the importance of adaptable strategies in pursuit of success.