With four key forwards in the treatment room, Mikel admits he will have to be creative with whoever gets the nod to start up top at the King Power Stadium, with Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri all mentioned as potential replacements for Kai.

Since then, Arsenal had gone on their mid-season break to recharge, but they were hit by news that forward Kai Havertz has suffered a season-ending hamstring injury – adding to their woes after the club failed to sign an attacking option in the January transfer window.

One Tottenham star has the opportunity to rub salt in salt in Arsenal ’s wounds after Kai Havertz was reportedly ruled out for the remainder of the season. The German has been an integral part of Arsenal ’s attack this term but is expected to be out of action until pre-season after suffering a serious hamstring tear.