Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal players to be ready for a testing encounter when they face Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to ease concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness after the winger was withdrawn during the 2-0 victory over Port Vale on Wednesday evening.
All four Premier League clubs in action on Wednesday booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Mikel Arteta has firmly dismissed claims that his Arsenal side are too cautious, insisting his methods represent the most forward-thinking football in England.
Arsenal have suffered another injury setback with Noni Madueke expected to be sidelined for up to two months after damaging his knee in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Manchester City.
Arsenal forward Noni Madueke is set to undergo scans on his right knee today, after being substituted at halftime in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.