ARSENAL fans got a first look at Kai Havertz as the Premier League runners-up eased themselves back into the groove ahead of next month’s big kick-off.
The 24-year-old German international was introduced as a second-half sub in his new team’s opening pre-season friendly following his recent £65million move from Chelsea.
And it was immediately apparent that he has been signed as a direct replacement for Granit Xhaka on the left side of Mikel Arteta’s midfield.
It took Arsenal just seven minutes to establish their authority when Bukayo Saka ran on to Ben White’s ball over the top before cutting inside and firing a low shot into the far corner.
Coming less than a month after his international hat-trick in the 7-0 win against North Macedonia, it was a welcome sign that the England star has not lost his goal touch.