Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard not dominated out by Mikel Arteta for North London derby, whereas Micky van de Ven anticipated to return for Spurs

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to rule Martin Odegaard out for Sunday’s North London derby, whereas Micky van de Ven is predicted to return for Tottenham.

Arteta’s feedback come as a shock after Odegaard suffered an ankle harm for Norway throughout the worldwide break, which the workforce physician stated would possible take three weeks to heal.

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Arteta, who’s already with out Declan Rice (suspension) and Mikel Merino (harm), insists Odegaard might nonetheless be out there for the journey Spurs.

He stated: “We need some more tests. Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. [It will be Friday] afternoon probably. Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. Martin wants to be here every day but we have to wait and see.

“I depart that to the physician. He is prepared and he desires to be current in each recreation. We want to ensure we all know first how good he’s or not.

“Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens.”

Gabriel Jesus has missed Arsenal’s final two video games with a groin harm, however is predicted to return if he comes by means of the coaching periods earlier than Sunday’s recreation.

New-signing Riccardo Calafiori, in the meantime, can be assessed over the weekend earlier than a choice is taken on his availability.

Spurs are set to have Van de Ven and Dominic Solanke match for Sunday’s go to of Arsenal after they missed the defeat at Newcastle earlier than the worldwide break.

A late name can be made on Yves Bissouma after he sustained a problem whereas away with Mali on worldwide responsibility.

“Micky’s good, he’s trained all the way through the international break and it was good for him to stay with us to build him back up so he’s ready to go,” Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou informed the official membership web site.

“Dom’s improved as well and trained the back half of this week. We still have two days to go with those guys so hopefully they get through training OK and are available.”

On Bissouma, Postecoglou stated: “He’s got a bit of an issue, but we’ll have a look at him over the next couple of days and see how it settles.”

Arsenal’s subsequent seven video games – will this outline their season?

September 15: Tottenham (A), Premier League, dwell on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 2pm

September 19: Atalanta (A), Champions League, kick-off 8pm

September 22: Man Metropolis (A), Premier League, dwell on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 4.30pm

September 25: Bolton (H), Carabao Cup third spherical, dwell on Sky Sports activities+, kick-off 7.45pm

September 28: Leicester (H), Premier League, kick-off 3pm

October 1: Paris Saint-Germain (H), Champions League, kick-off 8pm

October 5: Southampton (H), Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Arsenal informed to put on away equipment at Tottenham

The Premier League has dominated that Arsenal should put on their away equipment throughout this weekend’s journey to Tottenham, dwell on Sky Sports activities, resulting from a equipment conflict with Spurs.

The Gunners at all times put on their conventional residence equipment of purple and white for each north London derby fixtures, however the Premier League and refereeing physique PGMOL have dominated that Arsenal’s present residence strip “features too much white, thus clashing with Tottenham’s traditional colours”.

Arsenal will due to this fact put on their black away shirt for this Sunday’s match, with the Premier League additionally ruling that Tottenham should put on their away shirt for January’s journey to the Emirates as nicely.