The conclusion from Newcastle United’s trouncing of Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final was that Eddie Howe has better attackers at his disposal than Mikel Arteta. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will have nightmares about Alexander Isak for months after being tormented by the Swede in both games.

Mikel Arteta has described Kai Havertz as a genetic "powerhouse" and backed the Germany international to compensate for Arsenal's failure to sign a forward in January.

After the injuries sustained by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners were expected to bring in reinforcements and were heavily linked to the likes of Ollie Watkins, Mathys Tel and Benjamin Sesko.