Martin Keown has explained why he believes an Arsenal attacker is the most important player in the Premier League, while the former defender also offered insight into the club’s struggles in the final third of late.
When pondering on who the Premier League’s most important player is, the likes of Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, William Saliba or Bukayo Saka might come to mind.
Arsenal have laboured in the absence of their ultra-creative captain, though mercifully for Mikel Arteta, Odegaard returned to the starting eleven last time out against Chelsea. The Gunners still failed to register a victory in that contest, however, extending their streak without a win in the league to four matches.
Odegaard will unquestionably prove crucial in determining whether Arsenal can reel in the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City to end their 20-plus year wait for a Premier League title.
