However, the introduction of Martin Ødegaard gave the Gunners a new dimension in midfield, and some have even credited his presence for how the game ultimately panned out. When he came on, Declan Rice dropped into a deeper midfield role, which allowed Mikel Arteta to use Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze as dual No.8s. Fitting Ødegaard and Eze into the starting line-up could prove the best solution for unlocking stubborn low-block defences. The biggest conundrum regarding his place in midfield has always been Martin Ødegaard. As seen against Newcastle, the best solution against deep-lying teams might be to fit them both into the starting XI.