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Odegaard Substituted Before Halftime for Third Successive Start as Arsenal Go Top

Mikel Arteta reported a knee-on-knee collision, with assessments to follow during the international break.

Overview

  • The captain left in the 30th minute of the 2-0 win over West Ham United, a result that moved Arsenal to the top of the Premier League.
  • Arteta said the incident was a knee-on-knee clash and that Martin Odegaard felt immediately uncomfortable.
  • The manager noted the player's mood was not positive and said the club will wait for further evaluation.
  • It follows first-half substitutions against Leeds United in the 38th minute and Nottingham Forest in the 18th minute due to shoulder problems.
  • The run of three consecutive early exits is reported as unprecedented in Premier League history, and he had completed the midweek 2-0 victory over Olympiakos.