Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard limped off as Manchester Metropolis’s Erling Haaland scored late to seal a 2-1 victory for Norway towards Austria within the Nations League.
Odegaard appeared to injure his ankle following a tangle of legs with Christoph Baumgartner, subsequently leaving the sector in tears within the 67th minute.
It offers a bitter blow for Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta forward of this weekend’s north London derby with Tottenham Hotspur, with Declan Rice additionally lacking after his crimson card towards Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Gunners captain left the sector with the scores stage at Ullevaal Stadion after Felix Myhre’s ninth minute strike was cancelled out by Marcel Sabitzer earlier than half-time.
With Norway wanting set to attract their first two video games of their Nations League group, up stepped Haaland, who confirmed nice energy and composure to attain his thirty second aim on his thirty fifth look for his nation.
After Sunday’s derby, Arsenal make a journey to the Etihad Stadium to face champions Man Metropolis on September 22.
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The Man Metropolis striker amassed an anticipated targets (xG) whole of 0.37 to Norway’s 0.85 whole, however managed simply 18 touches, the bottom from any participant from both facet who began the competition.