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Explained: Why Odegaard missed Arsenal vs Fulham

Arsenal have been dealt another fitness concern after captain Martin Odegaard was ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Fulham due to a knee issue. The influential playmaker has been dealing with fitness concerns throughout the campaign and was unable to recover in time for the London derby.

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Five biggest reasons for Arsenal's latest title collapse

The banner unfurled by Manchester City fans on the south stand of the Etihad Stadium on Sunday really did sum up the narrative nicely, "Panic on the streets on the London." After a devastating 2-1 defeat at the home of their Premier League title rivals, Arsenal are now just three points clear of Pep Guardiola's men - and having played one game more.

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Odegaard confirms new Arsenal injury setback

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he is facing another period on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury setback during the club's European campaign. The Norwegian midfielder, who has already endured a stop-start season due to fitness issues, admitted he is "desperate" to return with the Gunners currently navigating a season-defining run of fixtures.

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Arteta defends Arsenal stars after 11 international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.

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Arteta provides Timber & Odegaard fitness updates

The Gunners have been sweating over the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Odegaard hasn't featured since the draw with Brentford last month, while Timber was forced off during the 2-0 victory against Everton last Saturday. Their absence is felt, but Mikel Arteta remains hopeful.

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'it's just the start' - Odegaard backs Dowman after Arsenal heroics

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has hailed the impact of Max Dowman after the teenager’s record-breaking goal against Everton, insisting the youngster's composure comes as no surprise to those at the club. The Norwegian international, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, offered sage advice to the academy graduate as the Gunners continue their charge toward the Premier League title.

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Explained: Why Odegaard is not in Arsenal squad to face Chelsea

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was surprisingly left out of the squad for the crucial London derby against Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. Despite training earlier this week and making a recent comeback, Mikel Arteta confirmed a lingering knee injury forced the medical team to take a cautious approach to avoid risking a long-term setback.

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Arteta explains why Odegaard missed Arsenal's FA Cup win

Mikel Arteta has confirmed the reason behind Martin Odegaard's absence from the matchday squad for Arsenal's FA Cup win over Wigan on Sunday. The Gunners eased past the Latics on home turf to breeze into the next round of the competition but Odegaard sat out the resounding home victory as the Norwegian's stop-start season continues.

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Where's Odegaard?! Why Arsenal skipper missed Chelsea clash

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was a surprise absence from the Gunners' squad to take on Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. Eberechi Eze started the clash in the No.10 role, with the Norwegian worryingly not even among the substitutes. Before kick-off, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta revealed the midfielder had picked up an untimely knock.

Frequently asked questions

Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.

Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.

Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.

Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.

In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.

No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.

While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.