Arsenal’s prospects look completely different now Martin Odegaard is fully integrated back into the team after missing most of the season through injury. The Norwegian playmaker scored an important penalty against West Ham on the weekend and once again set the tone with his excellent movement and passing ability.

Arsenal and Manchester United both face being without key players when the old rivals meet at the Emirates this week. After their sides enjoyed thumping weekend wins over West Ham and Everton respectively,

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted that his former team will thrash Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners head into the match having won their last three fixtures across all competitions and scoring 13 goals in the process.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it is too early to rule Manchester United out of the Premier League title race as he prepares his in-form team to face Ruben Amorim's resurgent side on Wednesday.