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Odegaard: Porto night exactly why I joined Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard insists he joined the club for nights such as Tuesday.

The Gunners progressed into the last eight of the Champions League, beating FC Porto on aggregate.

After a 1-0 win at home, the tie was level at 1-1, with Arsenal prevailing in a penalty shootout.

Post-game, Odegaard said: “Yeah, definitely [joined the club to experience such nights].

"When I came here I believed in the project, in the club, what they were doing, everything around the club, I believed in it - and now we are here doing well.

"We just have to keep pushing each other and make sure we get a little bit better every day. We will see where it takes us.

“But I think we have to use this, we have to grow off this. It is a massive night for everyone.

“We are still a young squad, but this was another big experience for everyone.

“We have to keep building on that and use it in a good way going into the end of the season. It should be a massive boost for everyone."

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