And goalkeeper Raya has emerged as an injury doubt with the Spaniard spotted limping with a bandage on his right leg following Sunday's 2-2 draw at Manchester City.
Under usual circumstances, the Euro 2024 winner would be expected to miss out on the upcoming League Cup affair with his back-up coming in for game time.
But Brazilian shot-stopper Neto, a loan arrival from Bournemouth, is cup-tied having played in the Cherries' 1-0 second round defeat to West Ham.
Meanwhile Karl Hein is out on loan at LaLiga side Real Valladolid, with academy goalkeeer Tommy Setford out through injury.
Incredibly, this could see 16-year-old Jack Porter handed an unlikely first team debut.
Porter is highly regarded at Arsenal having been involved in first-team training, resulting in him making the bench for last week's 0-0 draw in the Champions League away at Atalanta.
With Leandro Trossard suspended following his red card at the Etihad, Porter could be one of a number of Hale End stars to start against Bolton.
Here talkSPORT.com takes a look at how Arteta's side could line up against their League One opponents.
Should Arteta decide to avoid risking Raya, Porter - an England youth international - would then come into the XI.
Slotting in at right-back would be Ben White, who played through a minor knock having been brought on at half-time at the Etihad.
Jurrien Timber, who started against City, will likely be given a rest with Arteta cautious not to overplay him considering his long-term absence from last term.
Ricciardo Calafiori may also be given a breather, with could see Myles Lewis-Skelly come in at left back.
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The versatile 17-year-old made his debut in the position against the Citizens as a late substitute, where he endeared himself to the Gunners faithful following his heated altercation with Erling Haaland.
Jakub Kiwior, who has been limited to a bit-part role so far this term, could be handed a rare start in his natural centre-back position.
And he could partner Ayden Heaven - an unused substitute in the north London derby win over Tottenham - in the heart of the defence.
The 17-year-old, who was reportedly on Borussia Dortmund's radar in the summer, featured heavily under Arteta in pre-season.
Moving onto midfield, and Jorginho could return to the line-up for just his third appearance this campaign.
Declan Rice and Thomas Partey are both likely to be rested to keep them fresh for Saturday's Premier League game against Leicester.
This could see starlet Ethan Nwaneri be handed his first Arsenal start with the attacking midfielder considered to be the jewel in the club's academy.
Fans have been desperate for the 17-year-old to feature more, and Nwaneri will be hoping a dazzling display against Bolton could lead to a top-flight start in the near future.
Hayden is another Hale End star that could make his debut against their upcoming League One opponents
Lewis-Skelly could be a handed a first start following his cameo off the bench against City
He could play alongside Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand in a free-roaming box-to-box role, which would see another Hale Ender be handed an official debut.
The 21-year-old is now fully fit having struggled with injury setbacks, and made a strong impression on Arteta and Gooners during the pre-season tour in America.
Labelled as quality by club icon Perry Groves, the Dutchman could finally be given the chance to impress on the big stage.
With right winger Bukayo Saka likely to miss out, Raheen Sterling could make his first start following his loan arrival from Chelsea.
Gabriel Martinelli could then feature on the opposite flank, with the Brazilian - like Sterling - searching his first goal of the season.
Another player yet to open their account is striker Gabriel Jesus, who will likely replace Kai Havertz up top to spearhead a strong front three.
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