Mikel Arteta has ruled Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli out until April, meaning Arsenal will enter the Champions League last 16 without any of their first-choice front four. Saka has been missing since undergoing hamstring surgery in December and Martinelli has been absent since the start of February.

Arsenal have since revealed the extent of Tomiyasu’s injury nightmare, stating the defender’s recovery and rehabilitation programme is expected to be completed towards the end of this year. Havertz tore his hamstring during training in Dubai and Arsenal have confirmed he will not return until next season.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good news from his medical department on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

Mikel Arteta has had plenty of selection headaches this season and the Arsenal manager is about to get another one. This time, at least, it will not be because of injuries but instead the talent of Ethan Nwaneri.

Arsenal are back in action when they make the trip to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon. Mikel Arteta's side are looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League after failing to beat West Ham and Nottingham Forest.

Mikel Arteta has been in charge of Arsenal since the end of 2019, and during his tenure, the Spanish manager has proven himself to be one of the most capable figures in the profession.