I know I have not been good enough this season...but now it's time to step it up' SAYS MARTIN ODEGAARD

MARTIN ODEGAARD says he does not need anyone to tell him he has “not been good enough” this season.

- JOHN CROSS

Odegaard has been the driving force of Arsenal's previous two title tilts but admitted that he has fallen below his own standards this time.

Captain Odegaard is well down on goals and assists and his form has been highlighted by Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson who says the Norway midfielder has been “nowhere near” his best.

Odegaard has managed just two goals in the Premier League this season compared to eight last campaign and 15 the previous year. He has just three assists this time around whereas last term he got into double figures.

It is a major factor as to why Arsenal have fallen behind Liverpool in the title race - but Odegaard says that he is determined to get back to his best and has refused to give up on chasing down the Anfield side.

There were glimpses of Odegaard at his best in Arsenal's 7-1 win at PSV Eindhoven in midweek and they will aim to carry that form into today’s visit to Manchester United.