´We have to stay calm´ – Odegaard cautious as Arsenal extend title lead

Martin Odegaard says Arsenal have to stay calm after moving five-points clear at the top of the Premier League by beating Wolves 2-0 on Saturday.

The Gunners captain scored both goals in the second half at Molineux, with Arsenal capitalising after Brentford s surprise 2-1 win against Manchester City earlier in the day.

It leaves Mikel Arteta s side top of the table at Christmas for the first time since the 2007-08 season, with no Premier League football to be played until Boxing Day due to the World Cup in Qatar.

Arsenal will return after the tournament with a target on their backs and Odegaard urged his side to remain level headed.

We had to dig deep today. The first half was difficult, they defended well. We were a bit slow but we know the quality we h…