Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Ben White latest news and return dates - Fixtures continue to come thick and fast as Arsenal battle fresh problems

MIKEL ARTETA has confirmed Martin Odegaard was sent home ill just hours before Arsenal’s clash against Wolves. The Gunners will be hoping to pick up three points and keep the pressure on

Arsenal fans were given an unpleasant surprise ahead of their team's Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. Just over an hour before kickoff, it was announced that the club's star midfielder and captain Martin Ødegaard would miss out, with young Ethan Nwaneri taking his place.

Man City are looking to beat Arsenal to the signature of Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan, who has been compared to Martin Odegaard.

Martin Odegaard misses out for Arsenal against Wolves due to illness, while Mikel Merino is also absent through injury. The second-place Gunners face a must-win game in the Premier League title race at Molineux on Saturday afternoon without their influential captain, who is joined on the sidelines by his midfield colleague.

Thomas Partey continues to remain the deep-lying midfielder with Declan Rice p roviding his services from the left side. The Gunners will also welcome Martin Odegaard, who missed the previous game due to an illness. He should come at the cost of Ethan Nwaneri in the middle of the park.