Mikel Arteta issues injury update ahead of Bolton Wanderers game | OneFootball

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update ahead of the Carabao Cup third-round tie against Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium.

The north London giants played out a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

The Gunners were down to ten men at the break, but they almost managed to secure a Premier League win until John Stones equalised in the 98th minute.

Arteta will want a good response against the Trotters tomorrow, but there will be a few players unavailable for the game.

“I always prefer the facts to words than supposing things,” Arteta said. “Let’s see who is available tomorrow, and then we can talk about dark arts.

“Unfortunately there will be a few players not available. Tomorrow, you will find out.”

Arsenal have had a testing schedule since the international break with away trips to Tottenham Hotspur, Atalanta and Manchester City in the space of eight days.

They now have home comfort for the next four games. The club host Bolton, Leicester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Southampton before the international break.

The onus will be on finding form and momentum. The Gunners will expect to beat Bolton, Leicester and Southampton. PSG could provide a stiff challenge.

Arteta is bound to make wholesale changes tomorrow after a tough outing with ten men.

Young graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Miles Lewis-Skelly could make their full debuts. Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Jakub Kiwior may also start.

Jack Porter could make a shock debut in goal if David Raya is injured.

It is unclear whether Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are fit, having been substituted against Pep Guardiola’s side.