Paul Merson has picked Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard in his Premier League Team of the Season.
The £30 million (Sky Sports) man is having an unreal campaign, with 14 goals and seven assists to his name.
As Martin Odegaard has played a vital role in Arsenal unexpected challenging for the Premier League, Paul Merson has selected him in his Team of the Season.
Paul Merson picks Martin Odegaard in his Premier League Team of the Season
Branded as ‘the perfect player’ by Mikel Arteta via The Arsenal Way, the 24-year-old has been the best midfielder in the league alongside Kevin De Bruyne this season.
Time and again, Odegaard’s distinct eye for a pass, increasing end product, dazzling technique and ability to run the show has helped Arteta and Co. make light work of opposition sides.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has realised how influential Martin Odegaard has been, which is why he has made the cut in his Premier League Team of the Season.
“He is a quiet leader, but he leads by example. I think he is Arsenal’s best player. He’s their captain and he doesn’t go round shouting the odds like some captains, but he doesn’t need to because he’s always taking responsibility on the pitch. His team-mates respond to him and he brings people into the game at the right time”, he told GiveMeSport.
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The Norwegian skipper has been a difference maker for Mikel Arteta’s men throughout the season and has managed to lead by example, especially at times when the chips have been down.
The leap Martin Odegaard has taken in terms of his game in an Arsenal shirt has been simply extraordinary to witness, which is why it was only right that Paul Merson picked him in his Team of the Season.
It would not be a stretch to even claim that Odegaard, on current form is one of the best midfielders in the entirety of Europe.
The Gunners well and truly have a special footballer on their books.
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