Glenn Murray has raved about Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard on BBC Radio 5 Live (8:11pm, March 10, 2023).
The former Brighton and Hove Albion striker has been left amazed by how good Arsenal and Norway international attacking midfielder Odegaard is.
The BBC Sport pundit believes that the former Real Madrid player is in contention of becoming the Premier League Player of the Season.
Glenn Murray on Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard
Murray said: “Do you know what? I also like his (Saka’s) midfield partner as well in Odegaard. I think he is a fantastic footballer. I really like the way he plays, the way he manipulates the football, the way he creates chances.”
Top-class
In our view, Martin Odegaard is one of the best playmakers around and has been superb for Arsenal so far this season.
The former Real Madrid player is the leader in the middle of the park, and he leads by example.
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What is remarkable about Odegaard is that the £30 million (Goal) star has been consistently good.
Yes, there have been matches where the 24-year-old could have done better, but he has not really had a massive dip in form this season.
The Arsenal no. 8 has scored nine goals and given six assists in 25 Premier League matches so far this season.
Odegaard is a very silky footballer who is brilliant to watch.
Arsenal have a real gem in Odegaard.
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