Kai Havertz is not in the Arsenal squad for the game against Liverpool(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Kai Havertz has been left out of the Arsenal squad for this evening's clash against Liverpool. The 26-year-old forward has only recently returned from a spell on the sidelines and he's yet to rebuild his match fitness.

Instead, Mikel Arteta has named Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus on the bench as his attacking options.

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