The Gunners captain typically operates as the most advanced midfielder in a trio with Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, just as he did against Leeds. This allows the left-footed Norway star to link up with Saka on the right wing, and his ability to cut inside and pick out passes or fire shots at goal is a key weapon for Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will have a scan on Sunday on a suspected shoulder injury. Odegaard limped off in the first-half of Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds and is now a doubt for next weekend’s showdown against reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield.