On what Eze will bring the Gunners, Arteta was bullish: "I think he has the capacity to create these magic moments. He can do it from different positions, different situations. He's got that flair, he's got that charisma as well about him that is very contagious, and let's use it in the right way.

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal's pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze is not a response to Kai Havertz's latest injury setback. Eze is expected to undergo a medical imminently ahead of his £67.

Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz is set to undergo further assessments to determine the severity of his knee injury. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Havertz was set for a spell on the sidelines due to a knee problem,