MARTIN ODEGAARD fluffed an open-goal on his second Arsenal debut in tonight’s 6-0 Carabao Cup thrashing of West Brom.
And the miss prompted Gunners fans to joke that the club should have kept a receipt for the £30million man.
Odegaard, 22, rejoined Arsenal last week from Real Madrid, having spent the first half of 2021 on loan at the Emirates.
The Norwegian playmaker was unable to make his first appearance as a permanent player in the 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Sunday.
And Odegaard was instead thrust into Wednesday’s starting XI for the second-round win at West Brom.
Arsenal started well as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired them ahead after recovering from coronavirus.
But Odegaard could have the Gunners 2-0 up at the Hawthorns after taking advantage of a Baggies mistake at the back.
Odegaard found himself in front of goal with the ball at his feet after a defensive mix-up.
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But instead of playing a square ball across the box which would have absolutely guaranteed a successful strike, Odegaard instead decided to try his own luck.
However, despite not being at a tight angle, the midfielder was unable to direct his shot into the back of the net, instead feebly hitting the side netting.
And Arsenal supporters were quick to deride the effort from their new man.
One quipped: “How am I going to tell my kids Odegaard missed from there?”
Another said: “We spent £30million on Odegaard who’s just there for vibes.”
One noted: “Ain’t no way Odegaard is being right now, my guy you played for Real Madrid.”
Another tweeted: “Odegaard can’t be the same guy that played pro ball with Ronaldo at 15, he just can’t be.”
One added: “Quick, get the receipt, this Odegaard guy is sus.”
Odegaard’s miss was soon forgotten though when Aubameyang grabbed his second of the night before half-time.
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And there were still seconds left for Nicolas Pepe to make it 3-0 ahead of the interval.
Odegaard then bagged a sublime assist in the second half as Bukayo Saka hit the target.
And Aubameyang netted his third hat-trick in a Gunners shirt with 30 minutes still on the clock before Alexandre Lacazette made it 6-0 with the final goal of the game.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
