Odegaard, Arteta & Saka win big for Arsenal at London Football Awards
Arsenal had a successful night at the Roundhouse on Monday, winning multiple awards at the 2023 London Football Awards.
Martin Odegaard was recognized as the Premier League Player of the Year, Mikel Arteta won Manager of the Year, Bukayo Saka was awarded Young Player of the Year, and Aaron Ramsdale was named Goalkeeper of the Year.
Odegaard won the top prize, beating out other nominees including Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Brentford’s Ivan Toney, and Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic, as well as his own teammate Saka.
“I just want to share this with the whole team”, said Odegaard. “It’s great to see the club being recognised with all the awards. I think it shows how far we’ve come as a club and what we’re doing this year is very special.”
In addition, the highly respected Outstanding Contribution to London Football award was presented to West Ham icon Mark Noble.
Sam Kerr, a prominent player of Chelsea, was awarded the Women’s Player of the Year, while her fellow Chelsea player, Lauren James, received the Women’s Young Player of the Year award.
“Thank you to all my teammates, coaches, everyone. Everyone in this room knows you don’t win an award without a million people helping you,” said the Blues forward.
The Lionesses were acknowledged for their victory in the Euro 2022, and as a result, Leah Williamson and Beth Mead from Arsenal were given the Power of Football Award.
“We’ll continue to do what we’re doing and maybe add another one in the summer!” roared Williamson ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Paul Smyth, who plays as a striker for Leyton Orient, was awarded the EFL Player of the Year.
Odegaard, Arteta & Saka win big for Arsenal at London Football Awards