Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard injury worry to compound misery after Brenford drawMartin Odegaard picked up a knock during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford, with the Gunners captain having already missed 13 matches this season through injuryView 2 Images Martin Odegaard's fitness is a concern (Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)Arsenal have been left sweating on the fitness of Martin Odegaard after he suffered an injury during Thursday's frustrating 1-1 draw with Brentford. Gunners captain Odegaard was brought on at half-time by Mikel Arteta, replacing the ineffective Eberechi Eze. ‌The Norwegian instantly improved Arsenal's performance, as they took the lead just after the hour mark through Noni Madueke. ‌Things for worse for Arsenal post-match, as Odegaard was seen limping heavily as he made his way through the mixed zone and back onto the team bus. Brentford boss Keith Andrews admitted that Odegaard made a big difference when he came on, saying: "Martin Odegaard changed the dynamic of [the game] and how they [Arsenal] played.

Source: Daily Mirror February 13, 2026 20:32 UTC