Manager Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard was the overwhelming choice of players and staff to remain Arsenal captain this season, despite criticism from club legend Tony Adams.
Former skipper Adams led the Gunners to four top-flight titles during his 19-year career.
And he insisted England midfielder Declan Rice, 26, should take the armband this season to give them a better chance of winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
However, Arteta revealed Norwegian Odegaard, 26, was the unanimous choice after he held a vote on the captaincy.
"Well my opinion is clear and it's not just my opinion, it's all the staff and especially the players.