May 13th 2024.
Gary Neville, a well-known former professional footballer, recently announced his pick for the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2023-24 campaign. Neville, who is now a pundit for Sky Sports, revealed that he had no hesitation in choosing Arsenal's Martin Odegaard as his top pick.
Odegaard, who joined Arsenal in 2021, has been in top form this season, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists in 34 Premier League matches. His consistent performances have caught the eye of Neville, who believes he has been the best player in the entire league.
"I didn't have to think about it at all," Neville confidently stated during an interview with Sky Sports. "Every time I've watched Arsenal play, Odegaard has been a joy to watch. He has a beautiful style of play and he brings everything together for the team."
Neville went on to praise Odegaard's ability to create chances for his teammates, highlighting his impressive passing skills and his knack for playing the right type of passes. He also mentioned that Odegaard's impact could have been even greater if he had a striker like Sergio Aguero making runs in front of him.
Meanwhile, fellow pundit Jamie Carragher chose a player from Manchester City, Phil Foden, as his Player of the Season. Carragher admitted that it was a tough decision between Foden and his City teammate, Tommy Palmer, but ultimately went with Foden due to his breakout season and his increased involvement in the team.
"For me, it feels like a breakout season for Foden," Carragher explained. "He's now one of the main players in the team, and you can see how much he means to them. He was on the bench for the Champions League final, but now he's a key player for City."
Both pundits agreed that Odegaard and Foden have been exceptional this season and have played key roles in their respective teams' success. As for the Premier League title race, it remains to be seen if Odegaard's Arsenal or Foden's City will come out on top, but one thing is for sure - these two players have been a joy to watch this season.
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