Arsenal have been told they will be able to cope without Kai Havertz by Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson. The Gunners were dealt a seismic blow earlier this week when it emerged that the Germany international had suffered a season-ending injury.

Mikel Arteta Hints at Free Agent Striker Amid Arsenal Injury WoesArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested the club could look to the free-agent market to address their growing injury crisis in attack.

Mikel Arteta has called season-ending injuries like the one suffered by Kai Havertz “an accident waiting to happen” with the increasing demands on current players.