Despite struggling to establish himself in Mikel Arteta’s lineup since his transfer from Chelsea last summer, Havertz, introduced as a 79th-minute substitute for Gabriel Martinelli, made a decisive impact in the 88th minute.

His late goal salvaged a win for Arsenal, putting them one point ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool in the league standings.

 The victory marked a notable moment in Arteta’s 200th game in charge, overshadowing Aaron Ramsdale’s clean-sheet performance and returning Arsenal to the top of the table with 30 points in 13 matches.