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Arsenal manager Arteta praises Odegaard after first Prem start

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Martin Odegaard after the Norwegian made his first Premier League start against Leeds United on Sunday.

The Real Madrid loanee started in midfield for the 4-2 victory, and Arteta was left impressed by his performance.

Speaking after the game, the Spaniard said: "Big credit to him to play first Premier League start against Leeds after not playing much football in the last three months.

"To run the way he did how comfortable and creative he was on the ball and the personality he showed on the game it was great."

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