Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka expressed his delight at the return of his teammate Martin Ødegaard, after both players featured in the Gunners’ emphatic win.

“He’s an unbelievable player,” Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka said of Odegaard. “The day he returned, there was a big smile on my face. You can see the chemistry we have. I hope he stays fit for the rest of the season.”

A fan who racially abused Arsenal player Thomas Partey in a social media post was banned from all games for three years on Tuesday.

A soccer fan who racially abused Arsenal player Thomas Partey in a social media post has been banned from all games for three years

An Arsenal fan who racially abused midfielder Thomas Partey on social media has been banned from matches for three years. Charles Ogunmilade, 28, admitted posting a "grossly offensive" message on X attacking the Gunners player for missing a goal during the team's 3-3 draw with Southampton on 21 April last year.