Mikel Arteta provided an update on Bukayo Saka's injury timeline and revealed that Martin Odegaard is facing a race against time to be fit for Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. The Gunners' unbeaten run at the start of the Premier League season has been dealt a heavy blow after Saka was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Arsenal Double winner Nigel Winterburn has urged boss Mikel Arteta to use Ethan Nwaneri at the heart of the Gunners' midfield instead of Martin Odegaard.
Arsenal have been handed a major blow ahead of their massive Premier League clash with Liverpool, as Bukayo Saka is expected to miss up to a month with a hamstring injury. Martin Odegaard is also a doubt after hurting his shoulder against Leeds, however, early assessments of the Norwegian's injury suggest the Gunners captain will not face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The 'early indications' for Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard's injuries have been revealed as Arsenal sweat on the pair's availability for their crunch Premier League clash against Liverpool next week. Saka and Odegaard were both subbed off during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds on Saturday after suffering knocks, leaving Mikel Arteta fearing the worst.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has called for patience with 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman despite the youngster’s standout pre-season displays. The teenage midfielder, a Hale End graduate, impressed during the pre-season Asia tour, catching the eye against AC Milan and Newcastle United, but Odegaard believes the prodigy must be eased into senior football carefully.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has singled out Martin Zubimendi for praise after the summer signing impressed him in pre-season and showed flashes of quality in his Premier League debut against Manchester United. The Norwegian believes the Spaniard can give the Gunners a 'new dimension' as he settles into English football after his move to the Emirates from Real Sociedad.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed calls from Gunners legend Tony Adams to replace Martin Odegaard as captain with Declan Rice, revealing the Norwegian was the unanimous choice in a fresh squad vote. The north London side's boss insisted there is 'no question' over Odegaard’s leadership, with players and staff fully backing him ahead of the new season.
Arsenal icon Tony Adams has sparked a major leadership debate at the Emirates, insisting Mikel Arteta must strip Martin Odegaard of the captaincy if the club are serious about ending their long wait for a Premier League title. The former Gunners skipper, who lifted four league trophies during his decorated career, believes the armband should be handed to Declan Rice, a player he sees as the embodiment of a champion.
Martin Odegaard played agent to convince Christian Norgaard to swap Brentford for Arsenal. The Gunners have added a seasoned Premier League performer to their midfield ranks by completing the signing of the Danish international for an initial fee of £10 million ($13m/€11m), with the potential for an additional £2m ($3m) to be paid in performance-related bonuses.