Arsenal are reaping the rewards after taking a chance on Martin Odegaard after signing the Norwegian talent from Real Madrid in a £30million deal.
The Gunners signed Odegaard following a successful loan spell at the Emirates Stadium, and his influence on Mikel Arteta's side has been highlighted in the wins over Bournemouth and Fulham. Captain of his country, Arteta decided the best player to assume the role as club captain was Odegaard following the departures of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The 23-year-old scored twice against Scott Parker's side last weekend, leading the way as the Gunners ran out 3-0 winners on the south coast before scoring a crucial equaliser just minutes after Aleksandar Mitrovic pounced on a defensive mistake to put Fulham 1-0 up at the Emirates Stadium. Odegaard's performance against the Cottagers prompted Gary Lineker to question Real Madrid's decision to sell the talented playmaker.
