Mikel Arteta remained coy when he was quizzed on Raheem Sterling's return date, suggesting the Arsenal forward could feature against Newcastle United

Mikel Arteta said he was “gutted” for Nwaneri, who has started the last two games for Arsenal and impressed despite being just 17 years old. Arsenal will hope their fitness woes will be eased by Kai Havertz returning to the squad for Tuesday’s game with Newcastle.

Ethan Nwaneri looks set to miss several huge Arsenal games including the north London derby, as Mikel Arteta gave an injury update on the player. Arteta has turned to the wonderkid more often in recent weeks with the Gunners struggling with injuries, particularly in attacking positions.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says teenage attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will be "out for a few weeks" with a muscular issue.

Chelsea loanee could be back sooner than expected to help cover the loss of injured talisman, who will be sidelined until at least March

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is set to be sidelined for “a few weeks” with a muscular injury sustained against Brighton & Hove Albion. The 17-year-old was forced off at half-time during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion with what Mikel Arteta would later describe as “a muscular thing”.

Mikel Arteta has provided updates on Ethan Nwaneri, Kai Havertz, and Raheem Sterling ahead of Arsenal’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle United on Tuesday night.Photo by Mike