TalkSPORT and Sky Sports presenter Laura Woods has praised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his decision to not only sign Martin Odegaard, but also hand the Norwegian the team captaincy.
Odegaard, 24, is enjoying a good season for the Gunners. With seven goals and five assists in his last 15 Premier League games, the Norway international is undoubtedly one of the most important players for the Londoners.
Arsenal as a team are in the title race this season, and currently sitting top of the table, seven points clear of Manchester City, it’s fair to say the Gunners are on course to lift their first trophy. national since 2004. and if his form continues, Woods believes that Odegaard will be essential.
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Speaking live on TalkSPORT about the former Real Madrid star, Woods, a self-confessed Arsenal fan, said: “I think it was an inspired move to give him [Odegaard] the captaincy
“I haven’t seen an Arsenal team this connected for years, for years and years.
“[…] What we’re seeing right now, I think is absolutely wonderful. I don’t think he’s far from being one of the best players in the league. I think he is one of the best players in the league.
“I think he’s also key to everything: his vision, his passing, the way he puts things together, some of his smart little pieces as well. I think he is such a special player.”
? “I haven’t seen a #AFC team so connected to each other in years!”
? “Odegaard is one of the best players in the #PL. He is so key to everything.”
? “Something very special is brewing at Arsenal!”
Laura Woods has BIG praise for the high flying Arsenal and Martin Odegaard! pic.twitter.com/xDMZ1lYLdt
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 3, 2023
