Things went from bad to worse when winger Gabriel Martinelli hobbled off with an apparent hamstring injury in the 37th minute, just two days after Arsenal stood pat in the January transfer window despite Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus already out through long-term injuries.

Now we have to look forward – first of all, I think this is going to be a painful one – and when we’re in Dubai, recharge and go again because we still have a lot to play

Famous Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has made his feelings clear on Mikel Arteta and one decision the Gunners boss has made in the wake of being dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United.