Arsenal have been dealt a major fitness scare after Martin Odegaard was forced off injured against Nottingham Forest during their Premier League clash on Saturday lunchtime, just eight days before Manchester City head to north London in the top-flight.

The Norway playmaker looked to pick up knocks to both his ankle and shoulder within the opening quarter-hour against Ange Postecoglou's men.

It looked as though the midfielder was caught by teammate Jurrien Timber as the Gunners earned an early corner. Following pitch-side treatment, he opted to continue, but moments later was unable to continue.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta subsequently brought on Ethan Nwaneri - in Odegaard's place - and faces a race against time to return for next weekend's match against City.

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