Arsenal will face Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League this weekend.
The Gunners will journey to the Etihad Stadium to face the Premier League champions, in what’s being dubbed as an early season title conflict.
Each Arsenal and Man Metropolis have been concerned within the Premier League title race for the final two seasons, with Pep Guardiola’s workforce popping out on prime on each events.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the Gunners shall be with out their captain Martin Odegaard towards Man Metropolis.
The Norwegian midfielder additionally missed Arsenal’s 1-0 win towards Tottenham final weekend.
Arteta has confirmed that the inventive midfielder faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines in a significant blow for the North Londoners.
The Arsenal supervisor stated, as quoted by the official Arsenal web site:
“After all the things was scanned, they confirmed there was some injury, particularly in one of many ligaments within the ankle so we’re going to overlook him.
“I don’t need to [put a timeframe on it] as a result of I’m not a physician however it’s one thing fairly important so we’re going to lose him for some time – hopefully not months however let’s see.
Odegaard is considered one of Arsenal’s greatest gamers and they’ll miss him towards Man Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium.
It stays to be seen how lengthy he shall be out for however the Gunners boss had some optimistic replace as nicely concerning Bukayo Saka.
The English winger left the sphere limping towards Tottenham within the North London Derby.
On the health of Saka, Arteta stated:
“[Bukayo] was in a position to practice at the moment. He accomplished a lot of the session so he’s accessible.”
Arsenal have suffered a number of accidents already this season
Arsenal have been fortunate with accidents in the previous few seasons however this season has been a catastrophe for them thus far.
They’ve misplaced Odegaard to a long run harm in addition to new signing Mikel Merino, who was anticipated to grow to be part of the beginning line up right away.
Arteta can have Declan Rice again from his suspension within the subsequent match, which shall be a a lot wanted increase for his title chasing Arsenal workforce.
The Gunners have been unbeaten this season after profitable ten factors from their first 4 matches.
Their greatest check is but to come back although, with Guardiola and his males ready to make a press release within the early levels of the season.
