After the international break, Arsenal is set to face Brentford in Matchweek 13 of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The Gunners currently sit in 3rd place in the standings, trailing league leaders Manchester City by just one point. They will be looking to secure all three points at the Gtech Stadium to stay in the title race.

However, it won’t be an easy task for Mikel Arteta’s side as Brentford has won three out of their last four matches, climbing up the mid-table. Thomas Frank’s team has also suffered only one defeat at home in the Premier League this season.

Ahead of the London derby, Arsenal received positive news regarding their captain, Martin Odegaard. The 1998-born player was seen training normally during the team’s session on Tuesday. Odegaard had missed the Gunners’ last three matches due to a hip ιnjury, and he was also absent from the Norwegian national team’s recent gathering in November.

With the continuous absence of Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe, along with the suspension of Fabio Vieira, who received a straight red card in the match against Burnley, Odegaard’s return will provide a significant boost to Arteta’s squad.

Earlier, before Norway’s clаsh with Scotland, national team coach Stale Solbakken revealed Odegaard’s situation, stating, “I just had a 45-minute conversation with Odegaard. He is gradually recovering and getting better day by day, regaining his fitness. It’s been about three weeks since he participated in any specific training sessions. Therefore, it’s important to gradually implement everything step by step. Both Arsenal and Odegaard hope he can take the field against Brentford next weekend.”

Ødegaard made a triumphant return after recovering from ιnjury. His presence on the field brought a sense of creativity and vision to the team, reinvigorating the midfield and adding an extra dimension to Arsenal’s attacking prowess.