Arsenal’s impressive 18-match unbeaten streak came crashing down at Villa Park, as Aston Villa sealed a dramatic 2–1 victory with a stoppage-time winner. The defeat stunned Arsenal supporters, many of whom took to social media to vent their frustrations — and a lot of it was directed at captain Martin Ødegaard.
Aston Villa struck first through Matty Cash, before Leandro Trossard pulled Arsenal level early in the second half. Just when it looked like the Gunners might escape with a point, Emiliano Buendía delivered a decisive 90+5’ blow that sent Villa Park into chaos and ended Arsenal’s unbeaten run.
The loss leaves Arsenal frustrated, especially given their recent momentum — and the reaction online was immediate.
Fan Reactions Explode Online
Arsenal fans did not hold back after the final whistle. Here are some of the most striking comments doing the rounds:
“Odegaard has taken away the urgency and directness of Arsenal.”
“Odegaard football beginning to irritate my soul, he’s dragging this Arsenal team back.”
“Martin Odegaard has mastered the art of looking busy.”
“Odegaard hate is purely agenda-based — I’m sorry he’s been decent.”
“Odegaard leaving will mean more than a UCL to me.”
The Ødegaard discourse was the loudest topic of the night, with fans split between frustration at his perceived lack of intensity and others defending his contribution.
