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The Overrated Illusion: Why Ødegaard Never Lived Up to the Hype

Signed with fanfare and hailed as Arsenal’s creative saviour, Martin Ødegaard has become a symbol of unfulfilled promise. Five years on, the stats, impact, and big-game record tell a damning story.

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The Overrated Illusion: Why Ødegaard Never Lived Up to the Hype — Source: The Guardian

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The inverted winger football revolution — how it's rewriting attack in 2026

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