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Statistically, Fernandes has been in good form with five goals and nine assists in the league so far, while Odegaard has one goal and three assists.
Despite the numbers, former Arsenal player Keown told TNT Sports that he would prefer the Norwegian international in his squad.
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“I would choose Odegaard over Fernandes in terms of pressing and workload,” Keown said.
“Fernandes has incredible numbers, but I think the best overall player is Odegaard because of what he offers.
“He’s the first player to press, alongside a lot of players at Arsenal who create a lot of scoring opportunities with assists and goals. So I’d go with Odegaard.”
Gokeres or Sesco?
Keown also favored Arsenal’s summer recruit Victor Goqueres over United signing Benjamin Sesco.
Gunners bosses have been debating whether to sign Gökeres or Sesco in the summer, and have reportedly decided to secure the Sweden international’s services while Sesco heads to Old Trafford.
It was a timely goal for the striker, with fellow teammate Gabriel Jesus also on the scoresheet, giving Arteta a nice headache ahead of Sunday’s game.
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Sesco has scored three goals in his last two games for United, but was a substitute in last week’s win over City.
Asked about the two players, Keown said: “Gokeres had his best game of the season against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, but (Kai) Havertz and Jesus are neck and neck for a place in the starting XI.”
“I expect him to start scoring more goals and if he achieves that he will maintain that position until the end of the season.
“I know there was talk that Sesco might be a better fit for Arsenal, but he has his problems and doesn’t find the back of the goal very often. So it will be nice to see what Gokeres can do between now and the end of the season.”
