Overview
- Reports indicate Martin Ødegaard has returned to full training and is expected to be available for the derby, with minutes likely managed from the bench.
- Gabriel Magalhães is ruled out for around a month after a thigh injury on Brazil duty, forcing a defensive reshuffle under consideration.
- Gabriel Jesus has also rejoined full training but is viewed as doubtful for Sunday’s match following his long layoff.
- Eberechi Eze has handled the playmaker role and is tipped to start at No. 10, with Arsenal winning six of seven during Ødegaard’s absence.
- Arsenal enter the fixture on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions and sit four points clear after 11 league matches.