The London Standard issued him 8/10 rating handing out the “Star player” award. This is how they described his match “started his first game for Arsenal since August- and showed why he’s been such a miss. Created Martinelli’s goal with a lovely dinked pass. Somehow played 90 minutes, too. Captain’s performance.”

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is travelling to join up with the Norway squad ahead of their games against Slovenia and Kazakhstan this week. Odegaard made his comeback for Arsenal last week after being sidelined since the start of September, when he injured his ankle playing for Norway.

Martin Odegaard truly was missed after whimsical return against Chelsea Martin Odegaard showed Arsenal fans what they were truly missing versus Chelsea

Leon Osman and Jermaine Defoe discuss Martin Odegaard’s return from injury as the Gunners showed much more endeavor and creativity with the Norwegian international back in the fold.

In FourFourTwo's opinion, Arsenal are a much better side when they have Odegaard fit and firing, given his ability to help Arteta's midfield both in and out of possession. The Gun

Arsenal have revealed the reason for Martin Odegaard’s absence. Arsenal have been without club captain Martin Odegaard for the last four matches in all competitions and he hasn’t featured for the Gunners in the Premier League since a 2-2 draw against Chelsea on 21 October.