Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has named a "complete" star as the greatest player in the club's history.
Odegaard vying to become first Arsenal captain since Vieira to lift Premier League title
It has been far too long since the Gunners lifted the Premier League title, with Patrick Vieira the last captain to do so, way back in 2004, but Odegaard is looking to end the soon-to-be 22-year wait this season.
Barring the disappointing 1-0 defeat at Liverpool, the Gunners have otherwise made an ideal start to the season, having introduced some star quality into the squad during the summer transfer window.
Perhaps most importantly, Mikel Arteta finally got a new striker through the door, with Viktor Gyokeres joining from Sporting CP, and the Sweden international has gotten off to an impressive start, scoring three goals in two games at the Emirates Stadium.
Following Thomas Partey's departure, it was also vital to get another top central midfielder through the door, and Martin Zubimendi is looking like he could be exactly that, bagging a brace in the 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The entire squad has the opportunity to write their names into the history books by ending the long wait for a league title this season, potentially placing themselves alongside the likes of Vieira Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires and Sol Campbell as club legends.
However, in an interview with Sky Sports earlier this year, Odegaard has named a different former Gunner as the club's greatest-ever player.
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard applauds fans after the match
When asked whether Thierry Henry is the best player in Arsenal's history, the Norwegian said:
"Yeah I think so to be fair. I think what he did, and yeah the quality, and he could do so, so much you know.
"He could influence the game in so many ways, dribbling, scoring goals, passing. He was, yeah, so complete you know. And I saw him the other day playing this charity game, and he's still got it."
Henry one of the best in Premier League history
Not only is the Frenchman Arsenal's greatest-ever player, but he is also one of the best in Premier League history, having been inducted into the Hall of Fame back in 2021.
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The 48-year-old is a four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, while he also holds the joint-record for number of assists in a Premier League season, chipping in with 20 during the 2002-03 campaign.
Season PL appearances Goals
1999/00 31 17
2000/01 35 17
2001/02 33 24
2002/03 37 24
2003/04 37 30
2004/05 32 25
2005/06 32 27
2006/07 17 10
The 123-cap France international also scored some remarkable goals during his time with the Gunners, and played a vital role in his side winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups, in an era where Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United were dominant.
It will be a tall order for any Arsenal player to eclipse Henry's achievements in north London, but Arteta will be hoping his side can finally end the long wait for the Premier League title this season, having spent heavily once again in the summer.