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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard welcomes the increased competition within the squad \u2013 highlighted by manager Mikel Arteta now choosing to rotate his two goalkeepers \u2013 as he believes it will make them stronger.<\/p>\n

David Raya, who signed on loan from Brentford and on whom the Gunners have a \u00a327million option to buy, made his debut in the 1-0 victory at Goodison Park, which extended their unbeaten start to five matches.<\/p>\n

It means England international Aaron Ramsdale\u2019s position as established number one is likely to be challenged over the coming weeks, but Odegaard said that principle should apply to the whole squad.<\/p>\n

That was evident as Leandro Trossard came off the bench for the injured Gabriel Martinelli to score the only goal in the second half, but it is the position of goalkeeper which is set to remain the major talking point.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think it showed the depth in the squad now. We have so many quality players, the players on the bench can come on and change the game if we need it,\u201d said the Norway international.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe competition for places is huge and I think that is a great thing for us and helps a lot.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou see in training every day the quality we have so everyone has to be on their best every day in training and that\u2019s a good thing and will help us improve as a team as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Ramsdale\u2019s response to being dropped at Goodison Park, having started England\u2019s friendly victory over Scotland just a few days previously, Odegaard added: \u201cI think he will just keep working hard, like he is always doing.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was there supporting us, cheering for us, helping us. He is a great character and he showed a very good response today by backing his team-mates, being there and giving us energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cExcellent from him. We have two good goalkeepers there and it\u2019s big competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo top goalkeepers, different qualities, and both so good on the ball and in the goal as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are lucky to have two such good goalkeepers and we will see who will play, but both of them are excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victory at Goodison Park, where they had not won in their previous five visits, was psychologically important to keep pace with the rest of their top-four rivals and the manner of the performance, having to grind out three points despite not being at their best, was pleasing for the Gunners captain.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a tough one. We knew it was a tough place to come, it\u2019s been a tough place for Arsenal for a long time, but I think we did really well and deserved the win as well so very happy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a tough team and they play a bit different, and we had to deal with a lot of different things.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we knew it would be a tough game, but were ready for it and I think we did really well on the pitch to fight and get the goal in the end so credit to the team and happy for the win.\u201d<\/p>\n

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