Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has claimed that he feels sorry for Martin Odegaard after Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.
The north Londoners became just the second visiting team to win at St James' Park this season thanks to a first-half finish from Odegaard before Fabian Schar's own goal sealed the three points for Mikel Arteta's side. It was the 15th goal that the Norwegian international scored in the Premier League this term, a hugely impressive record when you consider that none of the central midfielder's strikes have come from the penalty spot.
Now, Sky Sports pundit Richards has admitted that he feels sorry for the Gunners captain, declaring that he would be nailed-on to win the Premier League Player of the Year award were it not for Manchester City striker and fellow Norwegian Erling Haaland.
