Arsenal's defenders may have been the ones making the headlines after the Gunners' win over Everton, but Paul Merson picked out Martin Odegaard as his star player.
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson singled out club captain Martin Odegaard as his star performer during the Gunners' 2-0 victory against Everton. Despite center-backs Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes securing the win with goals from set pieces, Merson praised Odegaard's technical comfort, high confidence, and influence on the match.
Odegaard delivered a strong display against a deep Everton defense, finishing the game with an 89% pass completion rate and five attempted shots. His effective pressing was central to Arsenal controlling the match, as the Gunners extended their Premier League winning streak ahead of an upcoming trip to face Liverpool at Anfield.
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