5 Arsenal players who will be crucial to their Premier League title challenge in 2nd half of the season

#1 Martin Odegaard

Odegaard has been leading by example.

By putting up strong performances week after week, Martin Odegaard has relished the burden of serving as Arsenal's captain this season, which has been one of the key reasons why they are currently top of the Premier League table.

Odegaard, who is only 24 years old, has played like a seasoned veteran so far this campaign. Real Madrid might be kicking themselves for allowing the young Norwegian to depart the Santiago Bernabéu, now that he's finally demonstrating his enormous talent.

Odegaard has been the engine behind the Gunners' successful season, contributing eight goals and five assists.

Arsenal will need him at his best in the second half of the season to win the title. He has undoubtedly been one of the finest players in the Premier League this season.