The Premier League will resume after the international break. And Arsenal will host Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby this weekend.
The league leaders are having a wonderful time. They are four points ahead of Manchester City, who are occupying the second spot in the table.
The Gunners have an impeccable defensive record this season. They conceded only five goals so far. In the Champions League, they are the only team yet to concede a goal.
Now, the season is approaching the time when games will come thick and fast. And, teams will look to have players fit.
Arsenal spent heavily this summer just to cope with this problem. In the last three years, they missed out on the Premier League title on the last hurdle.
The reason for that was the lack of squad depth. Yes, Mikel Arteta still has injury problems this season. However, a key member of his squad could return miraculously this weekend.
As per The Sun, Martin Odegaard may be available to face Tottenham. His return would change everything. Arsenal have missed his control, his calm, and the tempo he brings to every match.
The news arrives at the perfect time, especially with Viktor Gyokeres set to miss out again and with Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz still on the treatment table.
Gabriel Magalhaes also remains out for at least a month, while Gabriel Jesus has only just returned to training. Even during his absence, Odegaard stayed close to the game.
He travelled to Oslo during the break, joining Norway as they celebrated their first World Cup qualification since 1998.
His emotional message afterwards showed how much he has missed being on the pitch and how much football still drives him.
Now Arsenal wait, and if the final checks go well, the captain could walk out at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
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