Arsenal 3-2 Kairat: Kai Havertz shines on his first start in almost a year - as his display shows the gulf in class between himself and the wasteful Viktor Gyokeres, writes ISAAN KHAN
When Mikel Arteta glanced at the Arsenal schedule, Kairat Almaty at home will have seemed tailor-made for one man: Kai Havertz. A goal and an assist, the German languidly ran rings around the Kazakh outfit, enjoying a first start since February 5 last year. More pertinently, the gulf in class between Havertz, who played in midfield on Wednesday night, and Viktor Gyokeres was marked. Once Havertz achieves full fitness, which he is not at yet, who Arteta's No 1 striker will be is luminous. Viktor Gyokeres was on the scoresheet but he was wasteful once more, highlighting his flawsGyokeres had further chances.
Source: Metro January 29, 2026 02:53 UTC
