Arsenal have been without Martin Odegaard for several weeks but in his absence Eberechi Eze has excelled - leaving the Norwegian with a daunting task if he wants to regain his spot

Former Arsenal ace Theo Walcott believes Martin Odegaard will have watched on with concern as Eberechi Eze scored a hat-trick in the north London derby - but his exploits will have been much needed a "kick up the backside" for the skipper.

Odegaard just missed out on Sunday's win due to an injury that has kept him out of action since October. The playmaker is closing in on full fitness and will be in contention to play sooner rather than later, but has seen others thrive in his absence.

Without Odegaard, Mikel Arteta has turned to Eze to be the creative force in his attack with the summer signing delive

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