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Pundit heaps praise on Arsenal star Martin Odegaard

By on November 9, 2026

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Former midfielder turned pundit Paul Merson has heaped praise on Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard.

Having won the league title last term, the Gunners have started showing signs that they are capable of lifting back-to-back Premier League titles for the first time in the club’s history.

The Emirates club are currently at the top of the table with 27 points from 10 matches, sitting five points ahead of second-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.

The North London club are currently six and nine points ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool, who are third and fourth respectively.

Meanwhile, Odegaard guided Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Hull City by scoring the winner in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, Merson said (via Metro) that the Norwegian was ‘outstanding’ vs Hull and has been Arsenal’s main player thus far this season.

Merson said:

“He’s[Odegaard] been outstanding. He’s the only one really that moves it quickly. I think he’s been outstanding this season, he’s like a new signing for them and he’s been the man so far. Not great but just a good result for Arsenal. But again, he was one of the stars of the show.”

Pundit heaps praise on Odegaard

Arsenal won the Premier League title last term, but Odegaard failed to showcase his best, with persistent fitness problems being one of the key reasons.

However, the Norway international, valued at around £67m by Transfermarkt, has enjoyed a promising start this season, making six goal contributions in 17 appearances across all competitions.

Apart from Odegaard, Arsenal currently have Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino as specialist options to deploy in the CAM role. Moreover, Max Dowman can provide cover in this area if needed. However, Eze has mainly featured as a left-winger thus far this season.

Although Arsenal have been mounting a title charge, they have already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by fourth-tier team Fleetwood Town.

However, the Emirates club have been showcasing their qualities in the Champions League, sitting third in the table with 10 points from four games.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will resume their Premier League campaign against Newcastle United at St James’ Park after the international break before taking on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League later this month.