Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow after Mikel Arteta confirmed that Martin Odegaard faces an extended spell on the sidelines.Gunners captain Odegaard injured his ankle playing for Norway earlier this month and was absent for last weekend’s north London derby win over Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has suffered ligament damage in his left ankle and will be sidelined "for a while".

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal will be without Martin Odegaard for a while after scans revealed he has suffered ‘significant’ ankle ligament damage. The Gunners captain was forced off injured while playing for Norway during September’s international break.