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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ‘squad limitations’ but new signings not certain

Kai Havertz of Arsenal holds the net in frustration after missing an easy chance against Arsenal
Kai Havertz rues his missed header against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Mikel Arteta has admitted his squad has “certain limitations” but offered no guarantee that Arsenal will bring in reinforcements despite a lack of attacking options at his disposal.

Arteta is expected to rotate his lineup against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round on Sunday as they head into a busy week that features Premier League fixtures against Tottenham and Aston Villa. But with Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri sidelined, he faces a decision on whether to recall Raheem Sterling after injury or stick with the some of the players who started Tuesday’s defeat by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.

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