Arsenal players voted to retain Odegaard as their captain

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·15 Agustus 2025

Arsenal players voted to retain Odegaard as their captain

Martin Odegaard has faced criticism for his performances last season, with former Arsenal defender Tony Adams suggesting that he should be replaced by Declan Rice. The Norwegian midfielder has been tipped to lose his place in the starting eleven at the Emirates if his form does not improve, and some have even urged the club to strip him of the captaincy.

Odegaard’s struggles were evident during a campaign in which Arsenal failed to make their mark. Despite pushing for the title in consecutive seasons, the Gunners once again finished second, with Liverpool securing a higher position in the table. This season is viewed as a crucial opportunity for Arsenal to finally win the Premier League, and the club is working to ensure it can deliver a winning campaign.

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Odegaard Under Scrutiny

Certain fans and pundits have pointed to Odegaard as a potential weakness in the squad, although he continues to enjoy strong support from within the dressing room. His leadership remains valued, and it has now been confirmed that his role as captain is not under threat. Mikel Arteta revealed that the decision was made collectively by the players, as quoted by The Sun.

“Well, my opinion is clear. It’s not just my opinion, it’s all the staff and especially the players.

“I asked them to vote for the captain, and I got the result yesterday.

“By a mile, by a big, big 100 marks, everybody’s choosing the same person, which is Martin Odegaard, which is the most clear sign that you can have, how they feel about who has to be their captain to defend, improve and win the matches that we want to win.

“So there’s no question about that.”

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Leadership and Expectations

Arteta’s comments make it clear that Odegaard retains the trust of both his teammates and the coaching staff. With such strong backing, the focus now turns to his performances on the pitch. Arsenal’s ambitions this season will require their captain to deliver consistently, setting the tone for the rest of the squad. Odegaard’s influence could prove decisive in their pursuit of silverware, and improved form from him would provide a vital boost to their title challenge.

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