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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Mikel Arteta reveals the Arsenal player he has to stop from training twice a day

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Martin Odegaard's attitude and approach to training.

The Norwegian playmaker joined on a permanent basis in the summer following a short-term loan with the Gunners last season. The talented midfielder has enjoyed a productive season with the north London outfit, notching six goals and four assists across all competitions.

Now, Arteta has hailed the 23-year-old for the way he trains, claiming that he sometimes has to stop the youngster from training twice in the same day. Speaking to Norwegian media outlet TV2, the Spaniard said: "Martin has a special passion for football.

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