Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his players to turn around the 2-0 Carabao Cup deficit – so long as they adapt to the “tricky” ball being used in the competition.

Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg.

League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.Arteta is under pressure to deliver his second trophy as Arsenal manager,

Arsenal Eye Bryan Mbeumo to Bolster Wing OptionsArsenal are actively exploring options to provide Bukayo Saka with much-needed competition on the right wing, and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has

Arsenal fans hoping Mikel Arteta is set to make a host of attacking signings in what remains of the January transfer window are likely to be disappointed. Tuesday’s display of erratic finishing against Newcastle was rendered all the more painful by the sight of long-time transfer target Alexander Isak leading the Gunners’ defence a merry dance.

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Bryan Mbeumo, but their fans are eager for the Brentford star to join the club much sooner. The Gunners are focused on identifying players who can enhance their squad ahead of the next campaign,