“Everybody thinks Saka is Arsenal’s best player but for me he’s not, their best player is that particular star and he has proven it today”: West Ham coach names the only Arsenal’s player who was a nightmare to his team.

He was a nightmare for his team.

Arsenal secured another impressive victory against West Ham, and Jamie Redknapp has admitted he was thoroughly impressed by one of their players.

The Gunners scored five goals, ensuring a comfortable win that pushed them up to second place in the Premier League, ahead of the Liverpool vs. Man City match.

Bukayo Saka downplayed the significance of the game, but there’s hope within the Arsenal camp that Liverpool will drop points.

For Arsenal, though, the key to their continued success is simply to keep winning. A big part of that success has been the performances of Martin Ødegaard and Saka.

While Gary Neville praised Saka for his performance, fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes it is Ødegaard’s contribution that truly makes Arsenal tick.

Martin Ødegaard praised by Jamie Redknapp after Arsenal’s win over West Ham

Speaking on Sky Sports about Ødegaard’s impact, Redknapp was full of admiration for the Norwegian and emphasized that his recent performances have shown just how valuable he is to the team.

“Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard linked up beautifully at times, and they looked like the side we’ve seen over the last couple of years,” Redknapp said. “It just shows everyone what Ødegaard does for this team—he brings everything together. He’s the glue in the team. He’s a joy to watch, and you can see how much better they are with him.”

“He frees up Saka and gives him the time in one-on-one situations, something you can’t really have unless Ødegaard is playing.”

Ødegaard’s impact evident for Arsenal

It’s no coincidence that since Martin Ødegaard’s return to the lineup, Arsenal has come to life, scoring 14 goals in just four games. Such contributions cannot be overlooked.

Now, it’s crucial for Arsenal that Ødegaard stays fit and continues to perform at his best.

Without him, much like Manchester City with Rodri, Arsenal’s season could falter, leaving them short once again for a third consecutive year.