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Mikel Arteta delighted with Martin Odegaard’s impact at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that he is pleased with the impact from Martin Odegaard since his loan move from Real Madrid in January.

The Norwegian has featured for the Gunners on eight occasions this term and he has caught the eye with his quick passing and movement in the final third.

He has yet to register a goal or an assist, but Arteta is pleased with the attitude and workrate displayed by the 22-year-old forward.

He told Arsenal.com: “I’m really happy with him. I think he’s settled really, really quickly into the team and with what we demand from the players.