Arteta Gives Fitness Update Ahead Of United Clash, Odegaard Keeps Captaincy By Unanimous Vote
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided a fitness update ahead of the upcoming clash against Manchester United, indicating that new signings from Sporting CP and Real Sociedad are integrating well into the squad. Arteta hinted that the players could be involved in the weekend's game.
Additionally, Arteta confirmed that Martin Odegaard will continue as Arsenal captain following a squad vote, with the Norwegian chosen to wear the armband by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, United boss Ruben Amorim confirmed that Arsenal's new signing Benjamin Sesko is fit and could potentially start the game.
Sesko is expected to lead the attack alongside Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. The news comes after former Arsenal captain Tony Adams publicly suggested that Declan Rice should take on the captaincy role.
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