Arsenal haven’t really had to deal with injury problems over the past couple of seasons but manager Mikel Arteta will have to put together a makeshift midfield for this weekend’s North London derby.

Captain Martin Odegaard has been ruled out after twisting his ankle whilst playing for Norway earlier this week.

New signing Mikel Merino is out of contention until the start of November with a shoulder injury, while Declan Rice is suspended.

Press the next page as we predict Arsenal’s starting lineup for the game against Tottenham on Sunday.