Arsenal: Ödegaard is back, Rice is missing

Ödegaard returns to Arsenal training after injury - Rice ruled out with illness

Martin Ødegaard returns to Arsenal training after injury - Declan Rice ruled out with illness

Arsenal have received a boost ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United, as Martin Ødegaard has returned to training.

The Norwegian playmaker has been sidelined since March with a calf injury, but he has now stepped up his recovery and is in contention to feature against the Hammers.

However, there is a doubt over the fitness of Declan Rice, who has been ruled out of the game with an illness.

The England international is a key player for West Ham, and his absence will be a blow to their hopes of getting a result at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will be looking to continue their impressive recent form, which has seen them win their last three Premier League games.

West Ham, meanwhile, are in need of a win to boost their hopes of finishing in the top four.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm BST on Saturday, April 1.