Mikel Arteta reveals role in Martin Odegaard's rapid Arsenal improvement
Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard's dramatically improved performances for Arsenal last season were the result of a 'brutal' work ethic and the ability to adapt and learn quickly. The 24-year-old registered 15 goals and eight assists in 37 Premier League appearances as Arsenal fought tooth and nail with eventual champions Manchester City in a two-horse title race. Few were expecting Arsenal to challenge for silverware prior to the 2022/23 season beginning, but it quickly became apparent that there had been a mentality shift at the Emirates Stadium under the captaincy of Odegaard, who succeeded Alexandre Lacazette in the role. Odegaard raised his Game significantly for Arsenal , with his performance level mirrored by Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and many others for large portions of the season. Speaking in an interview with leading Spanish publication Marca , Arteta was asked how he'd helped Odegaard become a star turn in north London. And although the Spaniard admit...