Arsenal gamers dominated the primary awards ceremony of the season in a lot the identical approach as they’ve dominated many of the Premier League.
The London Football Awards befell on the Roundhouse on Monday night time, with the league leaders being recognised for his or her excellent season thus far.
Gunners’ captain Martin Odegaard received the principle award, beating Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Aleksandar Mitrovic and teammate Bukayo Saka for Premier League Player of the Year. Aaron Ramsdale received Goalkeeper of the Year, whereas Saka received Young Player of the Year and Mikel Arteta was named Manager of the Year.
Odegaard was fast to thank his teammates and focus the eye on the turnaround within the membership’s fortunes this season.
“I think just within the team there would have been a lot of worthy winners. I just want to share this with the whole team”, stated the Norwegian.
“It’s great to see the club being recognised here tonight. I think it shows how far we’ve come as a club and what we’re doing this year is very special”, he added.
The midfielder completed his speech by saying that he’s “sure there’s more to come, so I’m very excited for the future as well”, in a nod to Arsenal’s ongoing battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Other winners on the ceremony included ex-West Ham captain Mark Noble – who was given the award for Outstanding Contribution to London Football – and Leyton Orient’s Paul Smyth, who received EFL Player of the Year.
Chelsea ahead Sam Kerr received Women’s Player of the Year, whereas Lauren James received Women’s Young Player of the Year. Both awards come after the 2 mixed to attain the one purpose within the 1-0 victory over Manchester United that despatched them high of the WSL desk on the weekend.
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The Australian thanked her teammates, saying that “everyone in this room knows you don’t win an award without a million people helping you”.
Elsewhere, Beth Mead and Leah Williamson acquired the Power of Football award, recognising the Lionesses for his or her Euro 2022 win.
“We’ll continue to do what we’re doing and maybe add another one in the summer”, stated Lionesses captain Williamson forward of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in July.
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