Key Kai Havertz stat could sway Mikel Arteta’s striker decision at Anfield

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a key selection decision at striker ahead of Sunday's match at Liverpool following Kai Havertz's poor performance against Fleetwood Town. Despite Havertz's current nine-game goal drought, Arsenal insider notes that his strong record against the 'big six'—losing just one of 19 starts as a center-forward in the Premier League—could persuade Arteta to start him at Anfield.

While Havertz has started seven of Arsenal's eight league fixtures this season, the writer argues that Arteta should consider starting Mikel Merino up front instead. The article notes that alternative striker Viktor Gyokeres has struggled to convince, while Merino has previously led the attack in high-profile victories against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham.