Martin Odegaard has missed Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final due to a ‘niggle’ (Shutterstock)Martin Odegaard has missed Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea due to a minor injury. Arsenal are at home to Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday and Arteta says the Norway international will undergo further tests this week. When asked about Odegaard’s injury before kick-off against Chelsea, Arteta said: ‘He felt a niggle during the Leeds game. So let’s see if he’s available for the weekend.’Arsenal vs Chelsea team news Arsenal: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres. Arsenal head into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea with a 3-2 advantage following their win at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.

Source: Metro February 03, 2026 23:51 UTC