Fortunately for Arsenal, it would seem as if Arteta’s communication with Norway manager Stale Solbakken has been very open and honest since Sunday’s game. Speaking in the Norwegian press, Solbakken shared what he had been told by Arteta and suggested that he won’t take a risk with the club and country captain.

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

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has issued an update on his fitness after withdrawing from international duty with Norway. The 25-year-old, who had missed two months of action with an ankle problem, returned for Arsenal's trip to Inter Milan last Wednesday before starting the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.

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. The club captain was able to make an immediate impact upon his return to Premier League action, as he provided the assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s goal at Stamford Bridge.

Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week.LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella

Latest Arsenal injury news with Mikel Arteta keen for positive updates over this international break on six stars carrying issues.

Arsenal confirmed that Ben White had undergone a minor procedure after suffering with joint problems confirmed by Mikel Arteta during the last run of games