Yes, Manchester City eliminated Arsenal in the FA Cup, but at the end of the day, that is a boost for the Gunners because their focus will now be on winning the Premier League, if not also the Europa League.
Arsenal has been too strong for its opponents in the league. Arsenal players have really stepped up their games this season, giving it their all; watching them play makes you believe they can make history.
Martin Odegaard is one Gunner who is underappreciated. The Arsenal captain has demonstrated why Arteta vetoed a £60 million bid for James Maddison in 2021 to sign him from Real Madrid.
Odegaard struggled in his first full season at Arsenal, but his fortunes have improved to the point where Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes the Norwegian could easily be the Premier League player of the year and that Barcelona coach Xavi could consider him for his Barca project.
“I’d say right now, he’s probably my player of the year,” Ferdinand stated in his Vibe with Five podcast. “If Haaland eases up with the goals, and Arsenal win the league, and Odegaard continues, he’s my player of the year.
“The only place he goes is somewhere like Barca. If they come in, it’s a different conversation.”
Odegaard is not Ozil, but his playmaking abilities are propelling Arsenal forward, with 8 goals and 5 assists in 18 games. If he keeps up his current performance, I don’t see why he can’t be named player of the year….
Daniel O
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