The 4-0 win over Bournemouth made Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka stand out. They were coach Mikel Arteta’s two most important players last season and this season.

Odegaard was in the right frame of mind for the trip to Vitality. The Norwegian leader of Arsenal just got back from a disappointing North London derby, and he needs a good partner to “let off steam.”This is what Bournemouth is. Of course, “discharge” in this case does not mean something bad.

He was the only one at all four of Arsenal’s goals against the rookie from the Championship. He cut the ball just right for Gabriel Jesus to hit the post with his head, which made it possible for Saka to score the first goal. He was also the one who made it 2-0 with a well-taken penalty kick. Odegaard was the one who got the yellow card for Kai Havertz’s goal that made the score 3-0. The former Real Madrid star also set up Ben White’s goal, which ended Arsenal’s strong win.

Odegaard’s play was also “excellent” when not looking at the goals. While he was on the field, he touched the ball 71 times and completed 47 out of 53 passes. Odegaard also won five disagreements, made two good tackles, and set up three scoring chances for his teammates. Odegaard’s touches are smart, neat, and amazing all at the same time. That is the Odegaard that Arsenal fans are most used to seeing.

Along with Odegaard, Saka was the most important player for Arsenal last year. He has scored 15 goals, tied with Odegaard and Martinelli for the most on the team. He has also played the most minutes, second only to playmaker Gabriel Magalhaes, and set up the most goals. (3 more than Odegaard) (11 helpers). Some people believe that Saka’s form from the start of this season is not the same as it was. Not really.

Saka’s fourth goal in the Premier League this season came in the first half against Bournemouth. That means he has helped score 6 goals (4 goals, 2 assists) in 7 games since the start of the season, which is a great showing. Saka’s success is even more impressive when looked at across all areas. This season, the English player played in 9 games (Premier League, Champions League, and English Super Cup) and scored 5 goals and set up 4 others.

Saka is getting better in almost every way, not just goals and assists. More and better shots come from him. He also missed fewer chances to do something good. It is also better than last season in terms of both the number of accurate passes and good dribbles per 90 minutes. Dreamy Arsenal fans often say that Saka has no limits. It looks like this isn’t just a play on words; it’s the truth.

It’s not strange that Arsenal keeps looking to Odegaard and Saka for ideas when the offensive line is having a lot of problems with their health or performance. It’s interesting, though, that both Odegaard and Saka show that they are stars in their fields and that they are also naturally good leaders. Most clearly in the way that Kai Havertz was punished for what Odegaard did. The German player needs a goal more than anyone else on the team.

This kind of player is a real blessing for Arteta’s team.