Before every game at Emirates Stadium, Martin Odegaard lifts the lid on the mood in the camp via his captain’s notes published in the matchday programme.

Ahead of this afternoon's Premier League clash with West Ham United, Martin reflects on our 100% start to the Champions League, why we have been so impressive in the league phase over the past couple of seasons, and ending our poor home form against the Hammers. Here is a snippet:

Starting with two wins out of two is perfect – it’s just what we wanted at the start of this European campaign and against Olympiacos it was important to give a good performance and a win to start us off in the right way at home.

We expected it to be tight; they are a really good side who play with a lot of intensity. They are direct and have a lot of quality, especially up front, so we knew it would be difficult for us and we would have to work hard to get the points. In the end we got the second goal which we deserved, and it’s another solid performance for us in Europe. 

I thought the first goal was a brilliant goal for us. Mikel found me first of all between the lines, and from there I was able to find Viktor in behind. He was so strong all game and for our first goal, to be able to get in front of his defenders and almost score in that action, was incredible. He was unlucky not to score but Gabi was there, alive and ready for the rebound, so it was a really nice goal.

We have taken a lot of confidence from our performances in the Champions League last season, and we know we are ready for the challenge, but we want to do even better. We want more, we want to go all the way, but to do that we have to look at only the next game, and go into every game in this league phase looking for the
win. 

We are building our experience in the competition, and we are determined to show that we have improved. What we need to do is make sure we are really on it, every time we play, in any competition, because every game is so important for us.

Today is all about the Premier League, though. Every game in this league is so difficult, and every point is crucial over the season. You have to go into every game thinking that way. Obviously West Ham United have a new manager for this game, and you never know what that’s going to look like and what that’s going to bring, so let’s be ready. 

We know West Ham are a good team and have got results here in recent years, and that's something we have in mind and we want to put things right today. We have to make sure we are on it today, to keep the momentum going and keep taking points. That’s key now. It's going to be another good battle and hopefully we can get another win.

You can all play your part in that as well. Bring the noise again this afternoon, and let’s do it together.