Havertz will spearhead Arsenal's attack as they bid to overturn a two-goal deficit against Newcastle in their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday evening. "The next stop is a final in Wembley so we know how big that is and you can feel it," added Arteta. "The momentum is with us so now is the the moment to go full gas.

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.

Arsenal tried to bring forward their summer move for Benjamin Sesko, missed out on Mathys Tel and were also been linked with a loan for Alvaro Morata who ended up at Galatasaray