Mikel Arteta has confirmed Gabriel Martinelli will be sent for a scan on an apparent hamstring injury picked up in Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Wednesday. The Gunners were thumped by the same scoreline in both legs of their Carabao Cup semi-final but suffered the added blow of losing Martinelli late in the first half after the winger pulled up and had to leave the pitch.

With a crucial scan set, the club faces anxious wait. Gabriel Martinelli was forced off in the first half of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United, adding another concern to a season already disrupted by injuries.

Mikel Arteta issued an update on the fitness of Gabriel Martinelli after Arsenal were dumped out of the Carabao Cup at the penultimate hurdle. They were soundly beaten by Newcastle, who will face either Tottenham or Liverpool in the final after cruising to a four-goal aggregate victory over the Gunners.