Mikel Arteta puts transfer disappointment behind him to back Arsenal 'powerhouse' Mikel Arteta admitted he was “disappointed” not to do a last-minute deal for a striker - and then backed “powerhouse” Kai Havertz to fire them to glory.
But Arteta says just relying on Havertz is not a risk because he can handle it while he also insists Arsenal can overturn the first-leg defeat and reach Wembley.
It means Havertz is their only recognised striker and they will have to rely on him for the rest of the campaign and their chances of winning silverware in the Carabao Cup, title race and Champions League.
But Havertz has also felt the pressure and expectations this season as he scored in Sunday’s win over Manchester City after missing a sitter in the first half.
Arsenal must overturn a two-goal deficit in their Carabao Cup semi final second leg with Newcastle but it comes after a frustrating deadline day.
