The short answer
Martin Ødegaard (£6.6m) has moved from a useful Arsenal option to a serious FPL transfer candidate.
OneFPL's current Player Lab shows him on 24 points after three Gameweeks, putting him among the early-season points leaders.
His form has also carried into Europe. Ødegaard scored Arsenal's Premier League winner against Chelsea and then scored the only goal in the 1-0 Champions League victory at Napoli.
Arsenal visit Sunderland in Gameweek 4.
OneFPL verdict: BUYABLE, especially for managers who want Arsenal attack without paying premium-midfielder prices.
Why Ødegaard is suddenly a bigger FPL story
Ødegaard's early season is no longer built on one isolated return.
He scored in Arsenal's opening league win over Coventry, then delivered the winner against Chelsea in GW3.
The Premier League named him Player of the Matchweek after the Chelsea performance, noting that he created four chances as well as scoring the decisive goal.
He followed that by scoring Arsenal's winner at Napoli on 9 September.
Sky Sports reported that the Napoli strike was his fourth goal in five competitive matches this season.
That is strong enough form to reassess his FPL ceiling.
Current FPL position
| Metric | Current read |
|---|---|
| Price | £6.6m |
| FPL points | 24 |
| Club | Arsenal |
| GW4 fixture | Sunderland (A) |
| Role | Advanced central midfielder / creator |
| Recent form | Goals against Chelsea and Napoli |
| Main risk | Arsenal have several attacking routes |
The key attraction is price.
Ødegaard can offer access to Arsenal's attack without requiring the budget normally reserved for a premium midfielder.
Ødegaard vs Tzolis
Christos Tzolis remains an exciting route because of his direct attacking role and lower ownership profile.
The difference is role security and type of return.
Ødegaard offers:
- captain-level importance to Arsenal's structure,
- chance creation,
- goals arriving from advanced central positions,
- a more established route to minutes.
Tzolis offers:
- greater direct running,
- potentially higher differential upside,
- more rotation uncertainty around European weeks.
If your priority is secure Arsenal attacking exposure, Ødegaard is becoming the cleaner option.
If you are chasing upside and accept more minutes risk, Tzolis can still be attractive.
Compare them directly in Player Lab.
Ødegaard vs Saka
Bukayo Saka remains an elite FPL asset.
The question is whether the extra money required for Saka creates enough additional expected points to justify the difference.
Ødegaard's £6.6m price lets managers redirect budget toward:
- Palmer,
- Haaland,
- Isak,
- premium defence,
- a stronger bench.
This is why Ødegaard is more than a simple points-chasing transfer.
He can change the structure of the whole squad.
Is the scoring sustainable?
Managers should not assume four goals in five competitive matches is Ødegaard's permanent scoring rate.
He is still primarily a creative midfielder rather than Arsenal's main striker.
But a hot finishing run can still reveal something useful when it is supported by:
- advanced positioning,
- secure minutes,
- repeated involvement around the box,
- a strong team attack.
The right conclusion is not that Ødegaard will keep scoring every game.
It is that his current £6.6m price may underestimate the number of routes he has to FPL points.
GW4: Sunderland away
Arsenal travel to Sunderland on Saturday 12 September.
They also played in Naples on Wednesday, so European workload matters.
Ødegaard completed the match and scored in the 75th minute.
That is more midweek workload than Tzolis, who entered from the bench.
Managers should therefore still check the final Arsenal team news.
But as captain and one of Arteta's central attacking players, Ødegaard's role remains stronger than many mid-priced alternatives.
Who should buy Ødegaard?
Consider buying if:
- you want Arsenal attack for GW4 and beyond,
- you cannot or do not want to pay for Saka,
- your current midfielder has weak minutes or fixtures,
- the £6.6m price improves the rest of your squad.
You can wait if:
- you already own Tzolis or another strong Arsenal attacker,
- the transfer would be sideways,
- you need to fix an injury first,
- your current midfield already has secure high-upside fixtures.
OneFPL verdict
BUYABLE.
Ødegaard's 24 FPL points, £6.6m price and consecutive match-winning goals against Chelsea and Napoli make him one of the most interesting mid-priced midfielders entering GW4.
Do not buy solely because he scored twice in successive matches.
Buy because the combination of price, role, minutes and Arsenal's attack now makes sense.
Use Transfer Planner to compare the squad structure and Fixtures for Arsenal's upcoming run.
FAQ
How much is Martin Ødegaard in FPL?
OneFPL's current Player Lab lists Ødegaard at £6.6m.
How many FPL points does Ødegaard have?
He has 24 points after the first three Gameweeks.
Did Ødegaard score against Napoli?
Yes. He scored the only goal in Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win at Napoli.
Is Ødegaard a good FPL buy for GW4?
He is a strong mid-priced option, particularly for managers who want Arsenal attacking exposure without paying for a premium midfielder.
Who do Arsenal play in GW4?
Arsenal travel to Sunderland on Saturday 12 September.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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