Noni Madueke ignites Arsenal's Champions League charge with decisive double
Mikel Arteta has hailed Noni Madueke's "magic moments" after the winger produced a superb brace in Arsenal's 3-0 win away at Club Brugge on Wednesday night.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard not yet close to returning from injury
The 26-year-old midfielder has been sidelined since October after sustaining an MCL injury during Arsenal's 2-0 victory over West Ham, a setback caused by a knee clash with Crysencio Summerville.
Odegaard's rehabilitation has now reached a critical stage. While he is not yet ready for competitive football, Solbakken revealed that an agreement has been reached with Arsenal allowing the midfielder to join Norway's camp in a non-playing capacity during the international break.
"It is steady. It is going in a steady direction but he is some distance away," said Solbakken.
Norway face Estonia and Italy in their final two World Cup qualifiers, and Odegaard is set to travel later this week to continue his recovery under the supervision of Norway's medical team.
Despite being unable to take the field, his presence is expected to offer vital leadership and morale to his teammates.
Solbakken emphasised the importance of the midfielder's involvement, noting that his influence off the pitch remains as valuable as ever.
Arsenal will take on bitter rivals Tottenham on 23 November.
Jurrien Timber vows to turn Villa heartbreak into Arsenal 'motivation and strength' cry
Jurrien Timber and Arsenal have vowed to turn their last-gasp defeat against Aston Villa into fuel for their Premier League title push, with the Dutch defender insisting the setback must become "motivation and strength" for the squad.
Emiliano Buendía strikes at the death as Aston Villa stun Arsenal
Aston Villa delivered a major jolt to the Premier League title race as Emiliano Buendía struck deep into stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday.
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta sees Aston Villa as 'real contenders' in Premier League title race
Mikel Arteta has said that Aston Villa's blistering run of form has made them genuine contenders in the Premier League title race, as Arsenal prepare for a high-stakes trip to Villa Park.