When Arsenal need a goal, Kai Havertz is often the one to step up to the task.
The Gunners were left stunned at the Emirates on Sunday as London rivals Chelsea stormed into an early lead inside two minutes. It just had to be Morgan Rogers, who was linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer, to score the decisive goal.
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However, in the spirit of Champions, the early setback did not deter Mikel Arteta’s side, and they provided a response before half-time.
Initially, Riccardo Calafiori thought he’d equalised a little under 10 minutes later, but the goal was ultimately ruled out for offside.
Then, Havertz struck to level the scoreline shortly before the half-hour mark, with another effort against his former club, who seemingly appear to be one of his favourite opponents.
The goal also means the 27-year-old has scored three goals in his last four games, and if you go back to include the end of last season, six in his last eight starts for Arsenal.
Considering last summer’s big-name striker signing, Viktor Gyökeres, is having to sit on the bench, the Swede has little to argue against, seeing as Havertz continues to produce the numbers.
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