Arsenal faces setback with Captain Martin Odegaard's injury ahead of Manchester City clash
Posted on: Sep 13, 2025 21:10 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Arsenal faced a huge blow on Saturday lunchtime when captain Martin Odegaard was forced off injured during their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates. The Norwegian midfielder appeared to aggravate his shoulder in a collision with teammate Jurrien Timber, lasting just 18 minutes before being replaced by youngster Ethan Nwaneri, Manchester Evening News reported.
The incident came at a crucial time for the Gunners, who are preparing to host Manchester City at the Emirates next weekend in a fixture which could shape the early title race.
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Odegaard’s injury is a recurrence of the shoulder issue that has troubled him since August, when he was forced off in Arsenal’s win over Leeds. He missed the starting XI for the defeat at Anfield before the international break and admitted the shoulder had caused him significant pain.
After proving his fitness during international duty with Norway, Martin Odegaard insisted he was ready to return. He played the full 90 minutes against Moldova, even scoring and assisting in an 11-1 win, but the return to domestic football has again ended in frustration.
With a number of important players out, manager Mikel Arteta is dealing with growing injury concerns. Christian Norgaard, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus are still out, and Bukayo Saka is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, according to ESPN.
The report added that with a packed schedule that includes Champions League action and the highly anticipated matchup with Manchester City, the Spaniard acknowledged before the Forest match that team rotation will be crucial in the upcoming weeks.
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The preseason signing of Martin Zubimendi, who contributed two goals, a fantastic volley from the edge of the box, and a powerful header from Leandro Trossard, took the spotlight in the 3-0 win. However, it was Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze that stole the show as Arsenal went to the top of the Premier League table, three wins from four games, and notched up their third clean sheet of the season to date. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest dropped down to 11th after back-to-back defeats.
He lasted 18 minutes before being substituted.
Academy prospect Ethan Nwaneri.
He appeared to aggravate an existing shoulder problem from earlier this season.
Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Christian Nørgaard are among those sidelined.
Arsenal face a nervous wait to see if their captain recovers in time for the top-of-the-table clash.
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