Dependable journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared an damage replace out of Arsenal, as supervisor Mikel Arteta offers with an actual “downside” at London Colney.
Man Metropolis 2-2 Arsenal as Gunners finish robust week
It has been a busy final week at Arsenal, with three all-important fixtures in back-to-back vogue.
The jam-packed fixture calendar is one in every of many points which Arteta should cope with, as he seeks to finish Arsenal’s 21-year await a Premier League title, however the final 9 days have been significantly gruelling.
First, the north Londoners managed to get previous arch-rivals Tottenham, sealing a 1-0 win on enemy turf, earlier than goalkeeper David Raya’s heroic double-save ensured Arsenal got here away from Atalanta with some extent within the Champions League.
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Arsenal’s subsequent 5 Premier League video games |
Date |
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Leicester Metropolis (residence) |
September 28 |
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Southampton (residence) |
October 5 |
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Bournemouth (away) |
October 19 |
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Liverpool (residence) |
October 27 |
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Newcastle United (away) |
November 2 |
Lastly, Arsenal travelled to title rivals Man Metropolis on Sunday trying to keep away from defeat, however it was very almost an outstanding consequence on the Etihad Stadium. Riccardo Calafiori’s screamer, and Gabriel Magalhaes’ second headed purpose from a nook in two league video games, gifted Arsenal a 2-1 lead after Erling Haaland initially opened the scoring.
Leandro Trossard was despatched off, although, with Arteta’s facet beneath the cosh and clinging on earlier than John Stones levelled within the dying seconds of added time. Whereas Arteta shall be gutted to not maintain on, it was a really promising show of resilience from his facet, who have been fairly unfortunate to not come away with all three factors.
In addition they did properly minus a number of key gamers on the day. Mikel Merino is out with a fractured shoulder, whereas membership captain Martin Odegaard sustained ankle ligament harm on worldwide responsibility with Norway earlier this month.
Fabrizio Romano shares Martin Odegaard replace at Arsenal
Chatting with the CaughtOffside’s Dailybriefing podcast, Romano has shared an replace on Odegaard’s damage at Arsenal, saying that the £240,000-per-week star will not be again for weeks but.
“They’re, clearly (involved),” mentioned Romano.
“He’s a vital participant. He’s the captain. He’s a incredible participant. So, clearly, they know this damage is an issue for them. However on the identical time, they hope it’s not tremendous lengthy. So, on this second, by way of medical workers, they’re doing their finest to have Martin again as quickly as doable. For certain, we should be affected person. It’s not one thing imminent. It would take weeks earlier than we see Odegaard again to motion.
“What they at all times point out to me is that they completely need Martin to return when he’s 100% match. They will’t settle for a brand new damage for Martin Odegaard later within the season, after they’re going to compete, they hope, for all the principle titles.
“So Arsenal completely need Martin to take his time to return when he’s 100% match. And that is going to be the mission of the workers, for certain.”
Some stories have claimed Odegaard might be again match for Liverpool on October 27, however it stays to be seen whether or not Arsenal will play it extra protected, with Arteta saying in his newest press convention on Tuesday:
“Ødegaard again? Will probably be a matter of weeks. However I nonetheless cannot assure when, I am unable to let you know greater than this. Earlier than the October’s worldwide break is unlikely”.
