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Simon Collings

Arsenal: Kai Havertz injury may force Mikel Arteta to bring forward Ethan Nwaneri striker plan

Ethan Nwaneri could solve a problem for Arsenal if Kai Havertz is not fit to face Leicester on Saturday - (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta has said Ethan Nwaneri could be a striker in the future - but the 17-year-old might have to be one now.

It has been reported that Arsenal are set to be without Kai Havertz for the rest of the season after he suffered a torn hamstring during their warm-weather training camp in Dubai.

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