Kai Havertz is set for a familiar return to Stamford Bridge as Arsenal face Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the German included in Mikel Arteta's squad.
Per Mertesacker will bring his long association with Arsenal's academy to a close at the end of the current season, stepping away from the role he has held since retiring as a player in 2018.
Mikel Arteta has moved to clarify Arsenal's injury situation as attention turned to the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Chelsea, insisting there was encouragement despite a few concerns.
Liam Rosenior is preparing for his second match as Chelsea manager, with a daunting EFL Cup clash against Arsenal representing an immediate step up in difficulty from his debut fixture.
Mikel Arteta has praised Gabriel Martinelli's mentality after the winger responded to recent criticism with his first Arsenal hat-trick in a 4-1 FA Cup third-round win away at Portsmouth on Sunday.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Premier League leaders Arsenal cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 defeat of Portsmouth on Sunday afternoon.