Paul Merson has admitted that Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard has proved him wrong this season.
The Norwegian international spent the second half of last season on loan at the Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid before sealing a summer transfer, a move that Merson wasn't impressed with at the time. Writing for The Daily Star, he said: "Martin Odegaard has proved me wrong and is becoming the leader Arsenal need to pass their toughest test yet.
"He is the main man there now and the first name on the teamsheet for me. He has really improved and is doing the business. I think the players respect him because they can see he's a real player. I didn't see it at first, I have to admit.
