Arsenal released their team news for the game at Wolves and simply stated “Odegaard and Merino miss out” with Gunners fans eager to find out why. Arteta has confirmed that Odegaard is out with illness, as he was ill on the morning of the game.
Mikel Arteta refrained from resting Martin Odegaard in Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Girona and the Spaniard may have regretted this decision as the captain produced a timid performance.
Martin Ødegaard has been replaced by youngster Ethan Nwaneri for Arsenal's Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.
Frank Leboeuf and Craig Burley discuss why Martin Ødegaard started for Arsenal in their Champions League fixture vs. Girona.
Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title continues to be tested by an ever-growing injury list. As Mikel Arteta’s side battles to keep pace with Liverpool, the Gunners are navigating a series of setbacks that could significantly impact their campaign.
Man City will hope to dent Arsenal's title hopes in the Premier League; after sealing their UCL knockout spot.
Girona, Arsenal's opponent, have already been eliminated and come in sat 31st on just three points. Girona only managed to win a single game in the league phase out of seven. Their European journey comes to an end after the game, but they can still play spoiler to Arsenal's ambitions of finishing as high as possible.
Declan Rice's early strike, Kai Havertz's second-half header and Martin Ødegaard's injury time finish were the difference for Arsenal as they saw off Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium.
Girona opened the scoring through former Tottenham man Arnaut Danjuma, who timed his run well and burst beyond Thomas Partey. His first touch shot easily beat Neto, who was well off his line and in no-man’s land.
Liverpool have named what is becoming their regular starting XI this season, with Salah, Díaz and Cody Gakpo leading the line. Meanwhile, Ipswich have Julio Enciso on the bench, who takes the no.9 shirt. Hello and welcome to our coverage of Saturday's Premier League football!
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Arsenal secured a top eight finish and advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League following a 2-1 win against Girona.