Odegaard scores free-kick and berates AC Milan boss after tackles on Arsenal teammate

Having already defeated Lyon 3-0 on Saturday, claiming a bonus point for a penalty shootout victory over the Ligue 1 side, attentions turned to the Serie A outfit.

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The Gunners took an early lead after a fantastic piece of individual brilliance from skipper Odegaard.

Odegaard, who is having an excellent season so far, fired in from a free-kick in sensational style, curling the ball beyond Ciprian Tatarusanu who was rooted to his spot.

Mikel Arteta's men then doubled their advantage, when Reiss Nelson finished off a superb attack just before half-time.

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The Premier League leaders could well have netted a third through Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira, whose effort went inches wide of the top left corner.

Stefano Pioli's side did manage to grab a goal back through Fikayo Tomori on 80 minutes.

The ex-Chelsea centre-back climbed the highest to reach a Sandro Tonali cross, before comfortably heading into the bottom corner.

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Odegaard's goal was certainly the pick of the bunch, though, with the Norway international impressing throughout.

Following the conclusion of the clash, the 23-year-old did have a few words to say to AC Milan boss Pioli.

Football.London reports that Odegaard was left unhappy at some of the challenges from the Milan stars.

In one incident, Tonali and Vieira collided resulting in the Norwegian yelling in the direction of Pioli, saying: "F****** two times! It's a friendly."

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Arsenal are back in action looking to make three wins from three friendlies when they face Juventus at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.