Mikel Arteta is looking to use the upcoming international break as a chance for Arsenal to regroup following a difficult four-game winless run, with the Gunners still struggling with injuries

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will face an anxious international break after creative genius Martin Odegaard was called up to the Norway squad despite only returning from a two-month absence last week. The former Real Madrid star is part of his country’s Nations League squad after suffering an ankle injury the last time he appeared for his national side in September.

Mikel Arteta said after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea that it has been a “nightmare eight weeks” for him and his Arsenal side due to continued problems with suspensions and injuries.