Martin Keown proved himself to be one of the most formidable defenders in Premier League history during his time in north London.
During his time at Arsenal, the Englishman came up against some of the finest strikers to ever grace the English top flight.
Keown’s battles with Manchester United’s Ruud van Nistelrooy are there for all to see over the years with the Arsenal legend enjoying some huge moments.
Having won the Premier League three times, that would make him a fairly good judge of who is currently the most important player in the division.
Keown has spoken incredibly highly of the Arsenal captain with Martin Odegaard returning from injury recently.
And the former Arsenal defender has claimed there is no player more important to their side than Odegaard is to the Gunners.
“He’s created 102 chances – more than anyone in the Premier League – and 41 times he’s retrieved the ball in the final third so in and out of possession,” he said.
