Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivered a concerning update on Martin Odegaard’s fitness following the Gunners’ 2-0 loss to Aston Villa. Odegaard, who was forced off in the 79th minute, was unable to continue due to an injury, according to Arteta.

The defeat at the Emirates Stadium dealt a blow to Arsenal’s hopes of catching Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins scored for Villa after Odegaard was substituted, adding to Arsenal’s woes. Arteta did not specify the nature of Odegaard’s injury or his availability for upcoming matches, including the crucial Champions League second-leg tie against Bayern Munich. With the tie finely balanced at 2-2, Arsenal will hope to have Odegaard’s creativity available as they aim to progress.

The Norwegian midfielder has been influential for Arsenal this season, contributing ten goals and seven assists in 41 appearances. However, Arteta faced criticism from fans for tactical errors in the defeat to Villa, adding to the pressure as Arsenal chase their first league title since 2003.

Martin Ødegaard

This season he played in total 29 times for 2565 minutes for Premier League.

Martin Ødegaard scored 7 goals for Arsenal. He procured 6 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in Premier League. In the last match Arsenal lost 2-0 against Aston Villa.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 71 points.

In the last 32 games, it has won 22 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Arsenal lost 0-2 against Aston Villa.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 75 goals and conceding 26.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 20th of April in Wolverhampton.​

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