Arsenal Secures Top Spot with Late Havertz Header Against Brentford
Kai Havertz's 86th-minute goal propels Arsenal to the Premier League summit, showcasing his growing influence after a challenging start.
- Arsenal defeated Brentford 2-1, with Kai Havertz scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute, marking his fourth goal in as many Premier League games.
- Declan Rice opened the scoring for Arsenal, but Brentford equalized after a mistake by goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
- Havertz's late goal underlines his significant contribution to Arsenal's title race, changing the narrative around his transfer.
- Ramsdale, filling in for the ineligible David Raya, faced criticism after his error led to Brentford's equalizer.
- Arsenal's victory puts them at the top of the Premier League table, ahead of a crucial Champions League match against Porto.