Arsenal gets major boost as key trio nears return for North London derby. Manager Mikel Arteta has provided a very major boost. It suggests that the club star players Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Noni Madueke will get inclusion in the selection list to feature in the league derby with Tottenham on the 23rd November.
Arteta’s Optimistic Update
The most recent remarks of Arteta have added a sense of optimism to the club following a season of juggling a crammed timetable with a thin roster. The prospective reappearance of this trio of influential figures is an ideal moment. It gives the manager the desired tactical leeway and quality before one of the busiest matches of the season.
🚨Arsenal are hoping to have Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Ødegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz all back after the international break.
Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres are both out tonight, as per @gunnerblog.. pic.twitter.com/9gzuc5eSRm
— Arsenal News now (@Arsenal_in_out) November 4, 2025
The Captain’s Creative Return
The greatest reinforcement is the probable re-appearance of captain Martin Odegaard. The lack of him has been acutely felt in the midfield. His vision, creativity and leadership are the engine that runs the attacking play of Arsenal. Moreover, his team are the game changers with his presence to open tough defences.
A Midfield Stability and Attacking Threat
Kai Havertz provides a versatile and distinctive profile along with him. The fact that he can also make a difference in the game as an advanced midfielder or as a forward gives Arteta vital alternatives. This will create a goal threat and physical presence in the final third. Potential presence of Noni Madueke also supports the attacking team providing directness, pace, and width at the flanks.
A Timely Lift for Title Charge
This group is not simply a number of returns but a great injection of technical quality and experience. With Arsenal on the eve of the highly charged environment of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, getting these key players back in action would not only add depth to the starting line but it would also add depth to the bench, which matters especially in what is destined to be a very contentious derby that has the potential to have far reaching ramifications in the title chase of the premier leagues.
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