Kai Havertz sends Arsenal top of the table as he leads Premier League rankings with incredible stat
Kai Havertz was once again Arsenal’s star as he took the north Londoners back to the top of the Premier League table.
The Gunners won 3-0 at Brighton to remain unbeaten in the Premier League in 2024 with ten wins from 11 matches.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute – his 14th top-flight goal this season.
Although Arsenal’s first match was not without controversy, as Tariq Lamptey appeared to have won the ball before fading away. Gabriel Jesus‘ legs.
Mikel Arteta’s team made good use of their lead, even if they had David Raya to thank for going into the break on level terms after expertly brushing aside Julio Enciso’s curling effort.
The visitors remained in front after the break, with Havertz doubling his side’s lead in the 62nd minute.
In a goal scored at Chelsea, he collected the low cross from his former Blues teammate Jorginho to deflect it into the back of the net.
It was his ninth Premier League goal this season – more than he had managed in a single season during his three years at Stamford Bridge.
And he then turned provider for Leandro Trossard in the 86th minute as he slotted a fine ball into the Brighton backline, with the Belgian straining to rush past Bart Verbruggen.
This means Havertz now has nine league goals since February 17 with five strikes and four assists.
His goal after the hour allowed him to equalize that of Chelsea. Cole Palmerwho has been in great shape in recent weeks.
But he now leads the Premier League as the most influential player over the past seven weeks.
He was eventually eliminated in the final stages, where he received a standing ovation from the traveler. Arsenal Fans.
And he will now look to win the Champions League against Bayern Munich in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg.
But crucially for Arsenal, they overtook Manchester City and Liverpool to regain top spot.
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