Fortunately for Arsenal, it would seem as if Arteta’s communication with Norway manager Stale Solbakken has been very open and honest since Sunday’s game. Speaking in the Norwegian press, Solbakken shared what he had been told by Arteta and suggested that he won’t take a risk with the club and country captain.

Martin Odegaard provided an assist for Arsenal on his return from injury against Chelsea on Sunday, but a call-up for Norway in the Nations League could irritate Mikel Arteta

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has issued an update on his fitness after withdrawing from international duty with Norway. The 25-year-old, who had missed two months of action with an ankle problem, returned for Arsenal's trip to Inter Milan last Wednesday before starting the 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Sunday.