Arsenal take on Tottenham Hotspur this weekend and Gary Neville believes the Gunners have one of the best players around in one position.
The Gunners hammered Chelsea in midweek to continue their brilliant run of form and put themselves firmly in contention to win the title.
Mikel Arteta has seen his team mature and a number of his players have stepped up to the plate this season and reached another level in their game.
The likes of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have shone in the final third, while at the back, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have gone to another level.
And speaking about one of those players for Sky Sports, Gary Neville has lauded Martin Odegaard for his impact in the midfield this season.
Gary Neville says Martin Odegaard is just ‘mesmerising’ right now
Speaking about Odegaard ahead of this weekend’s London derby, Neville said he believes the Norwegian has become the best in his position right now.
“Arsenal were very good against Chelsea. Excellent, in fact,” Neville said.
“They were outstanding in that first 25 minutes against Aston Villa when we were there a couple of weeks ago. Some of the football, and Martin Odegaard is mesmerising at the moment. He has become the best in that position in terms of the way he plays.”
The key to all Arsenal’s good
Neville is spot on here with his assessment of Odegaard. The midfielder has become absolutely vital for Arsenal and the decision to make him captain has been a massively successful one.
Odegaard is into double figures for goals and needs just one more assist this season to hit that marker as well.
For Arsenal, getting the ball into Odegaard is key to how they play. His ability to receive the ball in all situations and then find teammates is second to none.
Against Tottenham this weekend, Odegaard will be as important as anyone as Arsenal look to continue their fine march of form.
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