Mikel Arteta has provided clarity on Martin Odegaard’s return to fitness, saying he is confident the Arsenal captain will be available for selection before the next international break. The midfielder has missed seven games since picking up an ankle injury against Austria for Norway in the September international break.

Mikel Arteta provides an update on the fitness of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard before the clash with Bournemouth.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a positive update on Martin Odegaard ’s return from an ankle injury and said the captain could be available next week if the final steps of his rehabilitation go to plan.