The conclusion from Newcastle United’s trouncing of Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final was that Eddie Howe has better attackers at his disposal than Mikel Arteta. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will have nightmares about Alexander Isak for months after being tormented by the Swede in both games.

Mikel Arteta has placed full trust in Kai Havertz to lead Arsenal’s attack for the rest of the season, praising the German’s physical resilience and professionalism.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty

Arsenal ’s failure to sign a new forward in the January transfer window means Havertz is their only fit recognised striker, with Gabriel Jesus out for the rest of season due to a knee injury.

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 spoken out about Arsenal's failure to sign a new striker, with Kai Havertz the only frontline striker on their books with Gabriel Jesus out injured

Arsenal striker Kai Havertz has been speaking to Sky Sports following the game: "I think we managed to press them quite well. We didn't give them much time. Manchester City are a top team and sometimes they beat the press, but I think our energy was good. We used our chances and, at the end, I think it was a good game."

After the injuries sustained by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners were expected to bring in reinforcements and were heavily linked to the likes of Ollie Watkins, Mathys Tel and Benjamin Sesko.

Havertz, 25, has faced criticism this season and missed an open goal in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City on Sunday.

“Kai has played a lot of football but his robustness and his availability is unbelievable,” Arteta said. “Genetically, he is a powerhouse. He is so well built. He is a player that anything you ask him, he is happy to do: to run, to be very robust, to make long distances. His body absorbs everything.”

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta concedes it is "a possibility" that Kai Havertz will have to start all of the remaining games this season after another striker was not signed in the transfer window. After Gabriel Jesus suffered a season-ending injury in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United in January,

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