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Arsenal legend calls for Martin Odegaard to be axed as captain

Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal after 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao
  • Arsenal legend Tony Adams has urged Mikel Arteta to appoint Declan Rice as the club's captain.
  • Adams believes Rice possesses a winner's mentality, which is crucial for Arsenal to secure the Premier League title.
  • He argues that current captain Martin Odegaard lacks the leadership qualities necessary to guide the team to a league championship.
  • Adams challenged Arteta to make this “big call” to demonstrate his own winning ambition and lead the team to major silverware.
  • Arsenal, who have finished second for three consecutive seasons, are set to begin their new campaign against Manchester United.
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