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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gives Martin Odegaard fitness update ahead of pivotal week

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could return to play in the Carabao Cup final (Bradley Collyer/PA). - (PA Wire)

Mikel Arteta has offered a glimmer of hope that captain Martin Odegaard could be available to lead Arsenal in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.

The influential midfielder has been sidelined since the 4-1 victory over Tottenham on 22 February due to a knee injury and is set to miss Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen at Emirates Stadium.

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