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Odegaard on Merino reunion, early kick-off energy

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Before every game at Emirates Stadium, Martin Odegaard lifts the lid on the mood in the camp via his captain’s notes published in the matchday programme.

Ahead of today's game against Brighton, he chats about welcoming an old friend to the club, how impressed he is with how our opponents constantly evolve and what we need to do to make it three wins from three. Here's a snippet:

It's great to welcome Mikel Merino to the club. I played with him for one season at Real Sociedad when I was on loan there.