Arsenal climbed to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday with a convincing 2-0 victory over West Ham United, but the triumph came at a cost as captain Martin Ødegaard suffered yet another injury setback.Goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard sealed all three points for Mikel Arteta’s side at the London Stadium, extending their unbeaten run and pushing them above Manchester City on goal difference.
However, the mood in the Arsenal camp was dampened after Ødegaard limped off early in the second half, marking his third injury layoff of the season — an unwanted record for the Norwegian midfielder, who has struggled for consistency due to recurring fitness issues.Arteta expressed both pride and concern after the game, praising his team’s dominant display but admitting the captain’s injury was a major worry.
“It’s frustrating because Martin is such an important player for us,” Arteta said. “We’ll assess him and hope it’s nothing serious.”Arsenal will now turn their focus to their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash, hoping Ødegaard recovers quickly as they continue their push for silverware on multiple fronts.