""It was an unbelievable performance from him (Rice)," said Ødegaard of his team-mate's display against Brighton. "To play right-back, probably the first time in his life, and then do it the way he did it today was unbelievable, so a really, really good performance from him. And that's just our team. Everyone is ready to do whatever it takes, and that (Rice's performance) was another good example of that.""
"Ødegaard sent Arsenal on their way to victory when he opened his account for the season after 14 minutes at the Emirates. The home side appeared to be on course for a comfortable three points when Georginio Rutter then scored an own goal shortly after the interval. However, after Diego Gómez lashed home in the 64th minute, David Raya was required to produce an impressive save in the final quarter of an hour to ensure Arsenal returned to the top of the summit."
"Arteta said after the nervy win that the club - who have faced a series of injuries this season - are already in survival mode. With Timber and White both unavailable on Saturday, Rice, who has been one of the standout midfielders in the league so far this term, could be required to play out of position again when Arsenal host third-placed Aston Villa on Tuesday."
Martin Ødegaard praised Declan Rice's emergency shift to right-back, calling the performance "unbelievable" and a demonstration of the squad's readiness to do whatever it takes to win the Premier League. Jurriën Timber withdrew before the 2-1 victory over Brighton with a suspected ankle injury, while Ben White's absence forced Rice into full-back and Riccardo Calafiori pulled out moments before kick-off. Ødegaard opened the scoring after 14 minutes, Georginio Rutter then scored an own goal, Diego Gómez reduced the deficit, and David Raya made a late crucial save. Defensive absences leave Arsenal facing Aston Villa with selection concerns.
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