Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that Kai Havertz can win over the Arsenal supporters despite a challenging performance against Fulham. The Gunners had a tough start to the game, falling behind early after a mistake by Bukayo Saka allowed Andreas Pereira to score.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that Kai Havertz can win over the Arsenal supporters despite a challenging performance against Fulham. The Gunners had a tough start to the game, falling behind early after a mistake by Bukayo Saka allowed Andreas Pereira to score.
However, Arsenal fought back and took the lead through a penalty by Saka and a goal by Eddie Nketiah, but they were unable to hold on to the lead. Fulham equalized through Joao Palhinha, earning a 2-2 draw.
During the game, there was audible frustration directed at summer signing Kai Havertz, who received criticism from the fans for his decision to play the ball backward instead of forward in some instances. Havertz had a challenging afternoon, and some fans expressed their frustration.
Eddie Nketiah received plaudits from the Arsenal manager for his contribution to the game. At the break, Nketiah was brought on as a substitute and scored right away. Nketiah appears to be a big threat right now and exudes confidence, according to Arteta.
Given the depth of the club, Arteta acknowledged the difficulty in selecting the starting lineup and pointed out that many players had yet to make an appearance, particularly as the team’s schedule grows more hectic with two matches each week.