Odegaard's Inter cameo offered a tantalising glimpse into what Arsenal have missed but their approach needs refinement with our without him

Arsenal “deserved to lose” at Newcastle, as Mikel Arteta said after the match. They were stodgy and boxy, playing sideways far too often and lacking any of the positional fluidity or neat triangular passing we have come to expect from this team.

Odegaard has consistently been a creative force for Arsenal, orchestrating play and linking up with attackers. His ability to control the te

Leon Osman and Jermaine Defoe discuss Martin Odegaard’s return from injury as the Gunners showed much more endeavor and creativity with the Norwegian international back in the fold.

Martin Odegaard truly was missed after whimsical return against Chelsea Martin Odegaard showed Arsenal fans what they were truly missing versus Chelsea

Arsenal have revealed the reason for Martin Odegaard’s absence. Arsenal have been without club captain Martin Odegaard for the last four matches in all competitions and he hasn’t featured for the Gunners in the Premier League since a 2-2 draw against Chelsea on 21 October.