Arsenal’s Kai Havertz problem isn’t what Fleetwood performance suggests

Writer Alfie Cairns Culshaw argues that Arsenal supporters are unfairly scapegoating Kai Havertz following Tuesday night's disappointing display against League Two side Fleetwood Town. Despite failing to score, Havertz recorded seven shots, 14 touches in the box, and 0.72 expected goals. The author contends that Havertz was far more threatening than teammates such as Viktor Gyokeres, who managed only three shots despite scoring a scrappy goal.

However, Culshaw emphasizes that genuine concerns about Havertz stem from his recent broader form rather than the Fleetwood fixture. Over his prior three starts in the Premier League and Champions League, Havertz registered only five total shots. The writer argues that his league averages of 2.13 shots and 0.33 expected goals per 90 minutes represent the real issue Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must address.