Mikel Arteta has provided clarity on Martin Odegaard’s return to fitness, saying he is confident the Arsenal captain will be available for selection before the next international break. The midfielder has missed seven games since picking up an ankle injury against Austria for Norway in the September international break.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave updates on Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey

Mikel Arteta has provided updates on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz ahead of Arsenal ’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth. The Gunners travel to the south coast on Saturday evening as the Premier League campaign resumes following the international break.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is "hopeful" that Bukayo Saka would be fit to play against Bournemouth after an suffering injury scare on international duty. Saka limped off in England's defeat to Greece and subsequently missed the match against Finland, though interim boss Lee Carsley was hopeful that the winger had not picked up a long-term problem.

The winger was forced off during England’s shock 2-1 loss to Greece last week with a slight hamstring issue. Read more at straitstimes.com.