Sterling (knee) is back on the training pitch and is making progress toward a return, coach Mikel Arteta confirmed in a press conference. "I think he's starting to do some stuff on the pitch, so that's great news. As quickly as possible, we want him available. Let's see how he progresses this week and then see if we can go for the following week," Arteta said.

Havertz (illness) got the start during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United.

Sterling (knee) was an unused substitute during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup.

Kai Havertz - Starts in cup

Raheem Sterling - Unused on bench

Havertz (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Newcastle, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I hope so but I don't want to say yes because last time I said I thought he was going to be fit and he wasn't fit."

Kai Havertz - Questionable to face Magpies

Nwaneri (strain) will be sidelined for multiple weeks due to a muscular injury, manager Mikel Arteta told media Monday. "Unfortunately he has picked up an injury and is going to be out for a few weeks. It's a muscular injury."

Ethan Nwaneri - Will miss several weeks