Arsenal vs Crystal Palace 23.04.2025 - KO 20:00 GMT

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

There is a certain precedent but it requires both parties to be on board. And it was over 20 years ago. When Hyypia was our captain, he felt the responsibility weighed him down and his performances suffered so we gave the captaincy to Gerrard. He actively wanted, and thrived, off the responsibility. And it worked out quite nicely.

Tbh I'm never a fan of an attacking player having the captaincy, it should always be a centre back or centre midfielder. Even in a team of experienced internationals. It's just the order of things.

Edit: from the outside looking in I'm actually shocked Odegaard is your captain. I assumed it was Saliba or Rice.