Overview

• Arteta said Ødegaard will train with the first team over the next two days and he hopes to have him in the squad on Sunday.
• The captain’s shoulder problem originated after the win over Leeds and was aggravated against Nottingham Forest, leading to three missed games.
• Ødegaard trained before the midweek EFL Cup tie at Port Vale but was not risked, with Ethan Nwaneri starting instead.
• Arteta reported no new concerns for Bukayo Saka, who played an hour in the cup and is set to train in the coming days.
• Media reports indicate David Raya is due to return in goal with defensive reinforcements likely, while Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke remain out with knee injuries and Piero Hincapié has a minor groin issue.