Mikel Arteta has dismissed calls for Martin Ødegaard to be replaced as Arsenal captain, insisting there is “no question” the midfielder is the right figure to lead the team into another title

Mikel Arteta has defended Martin Ødegaard's captaincy amid criticism from Tony Adams by revealing the players voted for him to keep the role this season.

Martin Ødegaard has become one of the most influential players in Arsenal’s modern era, captaining the side with a mix of calm authority and relentless work ethic. Since his permanent arrival from Real Madrid in 2021,

Arsenal captain and midfielder, Martin Ødegaard, received major kudos from one of the best midfielders in the league and a direct rival to the Gunners this season for the Premier League title: Alexis Mac Allister.

Arsenal, meanwhile, were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Martin Ødegaard: ‘We trust each other’ David Ramos/Getty Images

Odegaard has long been used to facing mass scrutiny. He broke into the men’s game at Strømsgodset, becoming the youngest player to feature in the top tier of Norwegian football, before moving to Real Madrid at the tender age of 16. He admits he experienced the transition with a bit of youthful naivety.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd: Gyokeres, Zubimendi to Make Premier League Debuts. Arsenal will begin their season in a hostile atmosphere this Sunday when they visit rivals Manchester United in their Premier League opener.

Arsenal will remain without captain Martin Ødegaard for Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth round clash at Preston North End but manager Mikel Arteta said he is hopeful the Norwegian will return to ...

“In the beginning, it was unreal and a little bit surreal that all these clubs wanted Martin, but it’s strange what you can get used to,” his father Hans Erik Ødegaard told CNN Sport back ...