The Gunners face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinals but their hopes of winning silverware are hampered by the absence of star forward Saka.

Charles Sagoe Jr has been recalled by Arsenal from Shrewsbury Town due to a lack of playing time but it is unlikely he'll be given a chance to step in for the injured Bukayo Saka

Arsenal lost 2-0 to Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final and Mikel Arteta believes things could’ve been very different if his side had taken their chances.Newcastle striker

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta blames the ball for damaging Newcastle defeat in Carabao Cup - The Gunners again failed to find the back of the net

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken out on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak amid transfer rumours linking him with the Gunners. The Sweden international has been on fire in the Premier League recently,

Mikel Arteta has delivered a telling verdict on Arsenal’s No.1 transfer target Alexander Isak ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle. The Gunners are desperate to make attacking signings during the January transfer window,