According to Sky Sports, in the 14 games that Kai Havertz has played as a forward for Arsenal, the German has scored 9 goals and provided 8 assists, contributing to 17 goals. Havertz has proven through his performance that Arsenal’s title challenge this season does not require the addition of a new striker!
The report states that in the past six games, Havertz, playing as a center-forward for Arsenal, has scored four goals and provided four assists, significantly enhancing Arsenal’s offensive efficiency. The data shows that Arsenal has scored 19 goals in their last six games.
On the other hand, many have called for Arsenal to bring in a new striker to increase their chances of winning the title. However, in the view of Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta, Havertz is already the team’s top striker.
Since joining Arsenal, Havertz has started 14 Premier League games as a forward. Apart from the 0-0 draw against Manchester City, in all other games, Havertz has managed to score or assist at least one goal.
In the opinion of Sky Sports, playing Havertz as an attacking midfielder seems less suitable; by contrast, playing him as a center-forward unleashes more of his power. For Arteta, another piece of good news is that besides Havertz, Jesus can also be a crucial guarantee for Arsenal’s title bid while being in top form.
In the first round of the Premier League, Havertz contributed with a goal and an assist as Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0, getting off to a winning start. Sky Sports believes that such performances from Havertz are not surprising, and if he can maintain his good form this season, his goal-scoring statistics might reach new heights.