7 non-negotiable starters for Arsenal vs Tottenham

3. Martin Odegaard

Remember when I challenged you to stop watching the Chelsea highlights? Yeah, Odegaard made that challenge pretty impossible, didn't he?

The magnificent Norwegian captain put in a vintage performance against Chelsea. Despite not being on the score sheet, he stole all the headlines for his magnificent passing display. His performance at home against one of Arsenal's biggest rivals must not be overlooked - He was world-class.

This is exactly the reason why Martin Odegaard is a non-negotiable player to start for Arsenal vs Tottenham. The captain leads by example on the pitch and he is the one person who cannot, under any circumstances, be removed from the starting lineup.

Acting as the main creative hub for Arsenal, he will look to dictate play and make the attacking buildup run smoothly, even away from home in the derby.

Continued on the next slide...