Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli was forced off in the first half of their Carabao Cup semi final loss against Newcastle through injury and will now undergo an MRI scan

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.

Mikel Arteta admits he was disappointed Arsenal did not sign a new striker but believes it is not a gamble in the club’s bid for Premier League glory. The Gunners ramped up their pursuit of a forward after Gabriel Jesus suffered a season-ending injury in their FA Cup exit against Manchester United on January 12.

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Mikel Arteta has described Kai Havertz as a genetic "powerhouse" and backed the Germany international to compensate for Arsenal's failure to sign a forward in January.

Mikel Arteta has appeared to blame Arsenal’s hectic schedule for their loss to Newcastle United last night, claiming his players were tired. At the start of this season, the Gunners were competing for four trophies and have only just been eliminated from all domestic cup competitions.

Mikel Arteta has called on his Arsenal squad to regroup during their warm-weather training break in Dubai and target a trophy-winning end to the season after losing their Carabao Cup semifinal to Newcastle United.