Arsenal need Kai Havertz to rediscover his scoring touch before Sunday’s Anfield showdown, with several other attacking options injured or unavailable. The German has gone six games without a goal and is struggling to connect play or threaten consistently, but Mikel Arteta says he has the manager’s full trust. Havertz’s history of delivering in big games makes him Arsenal’s best bet to lead the line against Liverpool.

By the Numbers
  • Havertz has no goals and one assist in his last 6 games.
  • He has been caught offside 10 times in the Premier League this season, the most in the league.
  • Across 37 Premier League games during his standout run as Arsenal’s center forward, he recorded 18 goals and 9 assists.
  • Against Fleetwood, he took 7 shots worth 0.72 expected goals.
Yes, But

Havertz’s recent dip may be a matter of timing and form rather than lingering injury: Arteta dismissed the injury as an explanation and says the forward has had chances. His season sample is still small, and one opponent’s high defensive line may partly explain the unusual offside numbers. But Arsenal’s other available option, Viktor Gyökeres, has offered little evidence that he is a stronger choice for this high-stakes matchup.

What's Next

With Bukayo Saka sidelined and other attacking options uncertain or unavailable, Havertz is likely to start at Anfield. Arsenal will need him to turn Arteta’s confidence into sharper movement and more effective finishing.

Bottom Line

Arsenal’s attack is short on proven alternatives, so Havertz’s big-game pedigree matters more than his recent slump. If he can regain his timing, he could be the difference between another missed opportunity and a decisive performance.