Arteta’s side within touching distance of silverware (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta has provided injury updates on Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final showdown with Manchester City. Arteta has been without his captain Odegaard for the last five games as a result of a knee injury suffered against Brentford. Timber meanwhile picked up an ankle issue in last Saturday’s win over Everton, missing the Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen midweek. ‘We have another training session tomorrow, so the ones that are in contention hopefully can give us good news,’ the Arsenal boss said. Arrow MORE: Thomas Tuchel reveals if Arsenal star Max Dowman could make England’s World Cup squadArrow MORE: ‘A real handful’ – Mikel Arteta urged to start Arsenal star in Carabao Cup finalArrow MORE: The ruthless decision Mikel Arteta must make for Arsenal to knock Man City off their perch

Source: Metro March 20, 2026 16:45 UTC