Mikel Arteta hailed Kai Havertz after the ahead scored the opening aim in Arsenal’s 2-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain tonight.
Havertz nodded in Leandro Trossard’s cross after 20 minutes following some unsure goalkeeping by Gianluigi Donnarumma. It was the sixth successive sport on the Emirates during which the Germany worldwide has scored.
Bukayo Saka netted the second 10 minutes earlier than halftime with Arsenal seeing out the sport with relative consolation after the break.
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Havertz has established himself as a key a part of the Arsenal machine in current months and Arteta was delighted along with his progress.
He advised Amazon Prime: “He has been unbelievable. His soccer mind, the best way he understands area, his timing, he brings folks collectively. Hs work ethic is unimaginable and now he’s an actual menace across the field. He’s considered one of our foremost gamers in the intervening time.”
Arsenal have been by no means severely threatened by PSG though Arteta felt his aspect might have finished higher in possession.
He added: “Actually, actually proud of the efficiency. We performed an opponent that has loads of character, is admittedly tough to cope with if you don’t have the ball. The primary half was very dominant and we created loads of possibilities after which the second half was a distinct story.
“We suffered rather more than we must always have finished. The Champions League brings completely different calls for however I feel we dealt with it rather well.”
