Mikel Arteta has backed Kai Havertz to return from his difficult FA Cup outing on Sunday and was quick to remind Arsenal fans of his match winning antics only weeks ago

Mikel Arteta has insisted he still "loves" Kai Havertz at the end of the nightmare week for the German which saw him miss excellent chances in two costly defeats. Havertz missed a free header as Arsenal fell 2-0 to Newcastle United in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said "the line has to be drawn" after forward Kai Havertz and his wife received an onslaught of online abuse following the north London club's exit from the FA Cup.

Mikel Arteta has launched a passionate defence of Kai Havertz after the Arsenal striker was abused after his latest display of wayward finishing. Havertz had largely won over a fanbase who had questioned the decision to spend £65 million on him 18 months ago.

Mikel Arteta believes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are full of confidence again and ready to spark Arsenal’s attack into life. The pair have endured difficult seasons, but both have begun to find form over the past 10 days.

Kai Havertz's two goal contributions for Arsenal in Europe on Wednesday night reminded Mikel Arteta why Benjamin Sesko's route to North London will not be easy to take

Mikel Arteta has been told he must replace Gunners striker Kai Havertz after Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United. Arsenal are the most successful team in FA Cup history but will not be adding to their 14 trophies after losing on penalties to United at the Emirates Stadium.