Kai Havertz has silenced his critics with this astounding revelation.
Arsenal defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 thanks to the striker’s sixth consecutive goal at the Emirates.
Only Robin Van Persie—seven times in 2011–12, just prior to joining Manchester United—has accomplished it more frequently in a row.
Havertz’s heroic goal in Tuesday’s Champions League victory served as evidence of his ascent to prominence, one of the season’s most remarkable personal developments.
He was acquired as a midfielder from Chelsea in July 2023 for £65 million, and all of a sudden, he appears to be the perfect centre forward that Mikel Arteta has been searching for.
Arsenal striker Kai Havertz had a swagger about him as he celebrated his opener against PSG in Tuesday’s 2-0 home Champions League win. Credit: Rex
Havertz showed PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma he was up to the challenge as he continued his remarkable Emirates run with a brave goal. Credit: Getty
Thirteen seasons ago, at the Emirates, Robin van Persie scored seven goals in a row, a record, and is shown here celebrating with Theo Walcott.
When Arsenal was obviously ahead over PSG in the first half, Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored.
I was reminded of a vintage British targetman by the manner the German sprang to beat PSG custodian Gianluigi Donnarumma. This was not the same man who was so inconsistent in his scoring, notably against Chelsea, and who came and went from games.
After the 25-year-old led the line so expertly, Arteta herself had nothing but praise for him.
“He has been amazing,” the Spanish speaker said to Amazon Prime.
“He unites people with his football acumen, spatial perception, and timing.”
He is extremely dangerous in the box and has a strong work ethic. He is currently a vital member of our team.
The Gunners have four points after two Champions League games and have not conceded a goal.
But now it’s Havertz on the other end that makes all the difference.
He now appears to have a fantastic opportunity on Saturday to match Van Persie’s record of seven consecutive goals at the Emirates.
Third-place Southampton is visiting Arsenal’s home turf.
The recently promoted Saints have only secured one point from their first six games while conceding twelve goals.
Havertz would also be ahead of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2019) and Emmanuel Adebayor (2007–08), who both recorded six goals.
Not many people would have predicted Havertz’s current level of performance at the beginning of the season.
Nowadays, hardly many would wager against him surpassing RVP’s all-time high.