Martin Odegaard provided an assist for Arsenal on his return from injury against Chelsea on Sunday, but a call-up for Norway in the Nations League could irritate Mikel Arteta

Arsenal will be eager to ensure that Martin Odegaard is handled with care as he continues his return to full fitness.  Having been sidelined with injury for a significant spell, Martin Odegaard returned to the Arsenal starting XI when the Gunners took on Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.

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Mikel Arteta is looking to use the upcoming international break as a chance for Arsenal to regroup following a difficult four-game winless run, with the Gunners still struggling with injuries

Time and again the Gunners fashioned chances by pressing Chelsea as they played out from the back, with Odegaard central to it. Within the first hour in west London, Arsenal had managed 13 high turnovers. Against Liverpool and Newcastle they mustered just 10 each in the entire match.

Martin Odegaard is more important to Arsenal than Mikel Arteta, who is stuck in his ways and was taught a lesson by Filippo Inzaghi in defeat to Inter.

The Gunners boss is set to face the press after his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Mikel Arteta said after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea that it has been a “nightmare eight weeks” for him and his Arsenal side due to continued problems with suspensions and injuries. The Gunners’ season so far has undoubtedly been damaged by the persistent absence of key players,

Arsenal and Norway will hold talks after Sunday’s game with Chelsea to decide whether Martin Odegaard heads off on international duty next week. Odegaard made his comeback for Arsenal on Wednesday night,

Martin Odegaard looks set to return to the Arsenal starting XI on Sunday in what is a massive boost to Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have been without their captain since the end of August in the Premier League.