Published: 17:08, 5 October 2025 | Updated: 17:10, 5 October 2025

Arsenal have confirmed captain Martin Odegaard faces a spell on the sidelines after limping off with an injury against West Ham.

Odegaard was forced off in the 30th minute of Arsenal's 2-0 win over West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday.

The Norwegian sustained the injury in what manager Mikel Arteta described as a 'knee on knee' collision with Crysencio Summerville.

Arsenal have confirmed the 26-year-old has been forced to withdraw from international duty with Norway.

The Premier League leaders confirmed Odegaard sustained a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee.

Arsenal did not disclose the expected timeframe for Odegaard's recovery. 

Arsenal have confirmed Martin Odegaard has sustained a medial collateral ligament injury

'Martin Odegaard has been withdrawn from the Norway national team for their upcoming matches against Israel and New Zealand after sustaining a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee during the first half in Saturday's win over West Ham United,' an Arsenal statement read.

'Martin will continue to be assessed and treated...