Mikel Arteta says he and his players have no doubts about Martin Odegaard's qualities as Arsenal captain. The Norway international has been captain for three years — all second-place finishes in the Premier League — and that won't change as the Gunners prepare for their season opener at Manchester United on Sunday.

One of the bigger calls for me is deciding to start Noni Madueke on the left, giving Amorim a problem with his right-hand side and a player who can deliver dangerous balls into the box for Gyokeres. Gabriel Martinelli can then come on later in the game,