Since then, Arsenal had gone on their mid-season break to recharge, but they were hit by news that forward Kai Havertz has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury – adding to their woes after the club failed to sign an attacking option in the January transfer window.

Arsenal have been dealt another injury blow with Kai Havertz ruled out for the season as Mikel Arteta's attacking options take another hit after a quiet January transfer window

Mikel Arteta has reacted to the latest injury in his squad, after Kai Havertz sustained a torn hamstring during a training camp in Dubai.