Declan Rice displayed his leadership skills in a dramatic win over Wolves on Saturday as many believe the Englishman makes a better fit than incumbent Martin Odegaard

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba injury updates for Wolves clash - Key trio all remain doubtful for the weekend

Arsenal’s players made their frustrations clear in the dressing room after their dramatic victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, with key figures saying the team’s performance was nowhere near the required standards.

Declan Rice missed Arsenal's Champions League match against Club Brugge - which they won 3-0 at Jan Breydel Stadium in Belgium - because of an ill-timed illness

In total, five changes have been made from the squad that faced Club Brugge. Alongside the returning trio, Ebere Eze and Bukayo Saka will also be in the starting XI. This means that Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Noni Madueke will now feature on a strong bench, showcasing the depth of talent Arsenal possesses.

Mikel Arteta faces an injury crisis ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Wolves with Declan Rice among multiple players doubtful after missing the midweek Champions League win

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are optimistic about Declan Rice 's availability for tomorrow's fixture against Wolves, after the England midfielder was absent from the midweek Champions League triumph at Club Brugge owing to illness.

Rice has been ever-present in Mikel Arteta ’s starting XI this season, suffering a calf injury in the win over Brentford last week only to return against Aston Villa three days later. The England international hopes to take his place in midfield again this weekend for the visit of the Premier League’s bottom club.

Mikel Arteta continued to keep his cards close to his chest when offering an update on the fitness of Declan Rice, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal ’s clash with Wolves in the Premier League.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sam Johnstone (Wolverhampton Wanderers). Assisted by Leandro Trossard.

Arsenal have lost a key player to injury as the busy festive period begins to take hold. Mikel Arteta has confirmed an injury blow after Arsenal’s dramatic late win over Wolves. The Gunners made hard work of the Premier League’s bottom club,