Tierney said goodbye to score in the match, Odegao scored a goal, Arsenal 2-1 Southampton: A grand ceremony of loyalty and miracle!

On the evening of May 25, 2025, the lights at St. Mary's Stadium witnessed the most emotionally tensioning scene in the Premier League. In the final match of Arsenal's 2-1 away win against Southampton, the soon-to-departed Scottish defender Kieran Tierney used an iconic goal to give his Gunners' career exclamation mark. Norwegian midfielder Martin Odgau scored a world-class kill in the 89th minute, pushing the farewell ceremony to an epic climax. This victory not only secured Arsenal the runner-up seat in the league, but also made all Gunner fans remember the loyalty of a fighter and the responsibility of a leader in tears.

1. Tierney's Gunners' Masterpiece: Use goals to fulfill their promises

When Tierney said calmly at the pre-match press conference "I want to score for Arsenal in the last game ", everyone felt the passion of the Scottish tough guy's heart. In the 28th minute of the game, Ben White made a precise cross from the right to tear open the Southampton defense line. Tierney inserted it like a ghost and scored, rewriting the score to 1-0. This goal perfectly interprets the microcosm of his career at Arsenal - an all-around defender with defensive hardship and offensive spirit.

data won't lie: 96.1% pass success rate, 4 clearances, 1 interception, 3 ground confrontation 2 successes, Tierney proved that he is still the top left-back with his near-perfect performance. When he was replaced in the 62nd minute, Zinchenko on the bench had already tears in his eyes, and in the visiting stands at St. Mary's Stadium, thousands of Arsenal fans sang "The Song of Tierney" and dedicated the applause and respect to the warrior who was about to travel.

"He said he wanted to score a goal yesterday, and he did it today. This is Tierney, his teammate who is always trustworthy. " Arteta couldn't hide his excitement in the interview after the game, "He is a symbol of Arsenal's spirit, and no matter where the future is, he will always be our family. "

2. Odegao's fatal blow: the ultimate bloom of leadership temperament

When Southampton equalized the score with Stuart in the 55th minute, the game fell into a stalemate. At this time, Arteta decisively replaced Havertz to strengthen the attack, and this substitution became the winner. In the 89th minute, Odgao received a straight pass from Rice at the front of the penalty area. After a slight adjustment, he shot a powerful arc ball with his left foot, and the ball was directly at the dead corner of the goal! 2-1! The cheers from Emirates Stadium instantly penetrated the English Channel, while the home team fans of St. Mary's Stadium fell into despair.

This goal is not only Odegao's 18th league goal this season, but also fully demonstrates his key gentleman's attributes. Throughout the season, the Norwegian contributed 23 goals and 12 assists in various competitions, including 6 finals and 4 draws, making him the "King of Reversals" of Arsenal. When he took off his jersey to celebrate, the exposed lining read "For Kieran" - this is a special gift to Tierney and the best farewell to the big brother.

3. Tactical Game: Arteta's Final Wisdom

This game can be regarded as a condensed version of Arteta's tactical philosophy. Facing Southampton's high-pressure, Arsenal opened the gap through Tierney's insertion and Ben White's right-hand breakthrough, and the two directly created their first goal. On the defensive end, the central defender combination of Saliba and Kiviol successfully restricted the opponent's high-altitude bombing, but the 55th minute concedes exposed the hidden dangers of set-piece defense.

The substitution adjustment in the second half demonstrated the Spanish coach's ability to adapt on the spot. Havertz's appearance not only strengthened the fulcrum role in the penalty area, but also liberated Odegao's offensive space, and ultimately led to a decisive kill. After the game, Arteta revealed in an interview: "We emphasized the importance of crossing on the wing during the half-time break, and Tierney's goal proved this. As for the finale, it is the embodiment of the players' execution. "

4. History Echo: The dual meaning of a game

For Arsenal, this victory is not only a perfect end to the runner-up of this season, but also carries the spiritual core of the club's inheritance. Tierney's farewell war reminds people of the curtain call of legends such as Henry and Vieira, while Odgao's final victory heralds the rise of the new leader. When the final whistle sounded, the fans in the stands unfolded a giant banner: "Loyalty never fades, legend never ends", which is both a tribute to Tierney and a tribute to Arsenal football culture.

This game further witnessed the charm of the Premier League. Against the backdrop of Manchester City's early victory, Arsenal ended the season with a turbulent victory, proving to the world that football is not only a competition, but also a carrier of emotions. As Arteta said after the game: "I am proud of this team, and they interpreted what the Arsenal spirit is through their efforts throughout the season. "

When Tierney bowed to the fans in the Gunners' jersey for the last time, the lights at St. Mary's Stadium seemed to be seeing him off. This night, football has nothing to do with victory or defeat, it only concerns love and inheritance. Arsenal used a 2-1 victory to put an end to an era and ignited hope for the next era. The names of Kieran Tierney and Martin Odgao will be forever engraved in the legendary hall of Hebry.