Mikel Arteta desperate to end Arsenal's captaincy curse with Odegaard in pole position for armband
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Mikel Arteta desperate to end Arsenal's captaincy curse with Odegaard in pole position for armband

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Mikel Arteta is determined to break the curse of the Arsenal captaincy after years of circus surrounding the armband. Arteta wants both a captain and a senior group that will bring 'really strong leadership' to the club after a string of controversies involving previous skippers. Mikel Arteta is determined to break the curse of the Arsenal captaincy over the coming season 'It's been a topic that has been discussed a lot, especially externally, and that didn't help,' Arteta said. Arteta wants to end their captaincy curse, and Martin Odegaard is in line for the armband The midfielder has impressed Arteta with his 'absolutely phenomenal' attitude at the club The manager said a decision will be made after seeing how his new and returning players integrate during pre-season.

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