Latest Arsenal news and gossip as Mikel Arteta and Co. prepare to face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg

Arsenal face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on New Year's Day, but the Gunners will do so without Kai Havertz.

Arsenal take on Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium this evening but are without Kai Havertz due to an illness, according to the Sun journalist Jordan Davies. The Germany international has been a

Midfielder-cum-forward Havertz is a surprise absentee from The Gunners’ squad against Brentford, joining fellow attacker Bukaya Saka on the sidelines.

Arsenal take on Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium this evening but are without Kai Havertz due to an illness, according to the Sun journalist Jordan Davies.

Arsenal and Newcastle will tonight meet in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners are hosting Eddie Howe’s side at the Emirates Stadium before traveling up to St James’ Park next month.

Which Arsenal players would get into this Newcastle United team? A great question to ponder ahead of tonight’s match. The game at the Emirates, Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, two clubs hoping for a return to a Wembley cup final.