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Hybrid Havertz flourishing at Arsenal

Kai Havertz during Arsenal's Champions League fixture with PSG
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It took a while to establish what position Kai Havertz was best suited to but, now ensconced as a striker at Arsenal, he is flourishing.

The German international scored his fifth goal in nine games on Tuesday to help the Gunners beat Paris St-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League.

After being linked with moves for strikers Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen in the summer, Havertz is showing he could provide the firepower Arsenal need this season to fight for trophies both at home and in Europe.

"He has been unbelievable," enthused Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after the PSG win. "His football brain, the way he understands space, timing and the way he brings people together... and his work ethic is incredible.

"Every time he is around the box, he is a real threat and he is one of the main players at the moment."

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