Overview

• Arteta said Ødegaard will train with the first team over the next two days and “hopefully he will be available” at St James’ Park on Sunday.
• Bukayo Saka reported no issues after an hour in the midweek cup win at Port Vale and will train before the match.
• Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke remain out for several weeks with knee injuries, while Piero Hincapié has a minor groin problem.
• David Raya is expected to return in goal, with the Evening Standard tipping a 4-3-3 that includes Ødegaard if passed fit and Mikel Merino as the alternative.
• Eberechi Eze, fresh off his first Arsenal goal, is favoured to start on the left, though Gabriel Martinelli is also under consideration.