Arsenal wants to reaffirm its leadership at the pace of Havertz

Arteta’s men have the possibility of moving four points ahead of Manchester City if they win their match against Wolves

Kai Havertz has two goals in his last two games for the Gunners and seems to leave behind the ghosts of the past

After beating Lens by six goals to zero in the Champions League and taking the lead in the Premier League last day, thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz in the final minutes against Brentford, the Arsenal receives Wolverhampton tomorrow, Saturday at 4:00 p.m., with the hope of reaffirm his good football moment and his first position in the English championship.

The gunners took advantage of the tie between Manchester City and Liverpool (1-1) to take the lead in the Premier for the first time this season. Of course, Arteta’s men suffered to achieve it. It was not until minute 89 when a header from Havertz, who is suffering from a somewhat irregular start to the season, gave his team three points, placing them in first position with 30 points.

Now they have the opportunity, if they beat Wolves, to be four points ahead of Manchester City, which is second in the league with 29, waiting for the match that will face them on Sunday against Tottenham.

Kai Havertz shows his head

Mikel Arteta seems to be recovering the level of one of the English club’s most expensive signings. The German striker, after a tough adaptation process, is beginning to justify the 70 million that his hiring entailed.

Havertz, in addition to scoring the winning goal that marked the lead, also achieved, this week against Lens, score his first goal in the Champions League with Arsenal. This season, he already has three scores and one assist in 20 games played, and little by little he is fighting to take over as a starter.

Despite these modest numbers, Arteta He has always defended his contribution to Arsenal’s offensive game and the importance he has for the team. “He is an example for all of us of doing what you have to do when you have difficulties. I am very happy with his performance, what he brings to the team is really important”declared his coach after the victory against Brentford.

Although Arsenal should not be complacent. The Wolves, despite being in twelfth position in the league, is a team that has made it very difficult for those at the top. In fact, it has managed to win their matches against Manchester City and Tottenhamin addition to obtaining draws against teams like Newcastle or Aston Villa.