Mikel Arteta hails ‘humble’ Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard

The midfielder was confirmed as the Gunners’ skipper in pre-season. 

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has earned the praise of manager Mikel Arteta. (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Mikel Arteta believes the Arsenal captaincy has made Martin Odegaard more hungry for success.

The midfielder was confirmed as the club’s skipper before the start of the new season, having worn the armband during the closing stages of the previous campaign.