Mikel Arteta is looking to use the upcoming international break as a chance for Arsenal to regroup following a difficult four-game winless run, with the Gunners still struggling with injuries

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has issued an update on his fitness after withdrawing from international duty with Norway. The 25-year-old, who had missed two months of action with an ankle problem, returned for Arsenal's trip to Inter Milan last Wednesday before starting the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.

Martin Odegaard is more important to Arsenal than Mikel Arteta, who is stuck in his ways and was taught a lesson by Filippo Inzaghi in defeat to Inter.

Martin Odegaard provided an assist for Arsenal on his return from injury against Chelsea on Sunday, but a call-up for Norway in the Nations League could irritate Mikel Arteta

Having been sidelined with injury for a significant spell, Martin Odegaard returned to the Arsenal starting XI when the Gunners took on Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. The club captain was able to make an immediate impact upon his return to Premier League action, as he provided the assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s goal at Stamford Bridge.

Several months into the season, Partey has emerged as Arsenal’s best midfield option. The Ghana international has not only remained fit, but he has also been consistent in his p

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will face an anxious international break after creative genius Martin Odegaard was called up to the Norway squad despite only returning from a two-month absence last week. The former Real Madrid star is part of his country’s Nations League squad after suffering an ankle injury the last time he appeared for his national side in September.

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Mikel Arteta said after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea that it has been a “nightmare eight weeks” for him and his Arsenal side due to continued problems with suspensions and injuries.

Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week.LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella