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Kai Havertz scored and assisted two goals in his first start in 357 days arsenal Defeated Kairat 3-2 and swept eight wins in the Champions League.
Mikel Arteta’s side are all but certain to finish the group in first place ahead of Wednesday’s clash at the Emirates Stadium.
But the home side secured their spot at the top of the table with a relatively simple victory over the Kazakh minnows.
arsenalwho has defeated Bayern Munich, atletico madrid and Inter Milanwill next compete in the top 16 on the European stage in March.
Arteta’s side must be considered among the favorites to win their first Champions League title following their impressive form so far.
The doom and gloom of 3-2 Premier League Defeated at home Manchester United Three days ago it evaporated in 102 seconds Victor Jockles Opening the scoring against a team at the bottom of the table.
Joe Kreis’s struggles in his first season in north London have been well-documented, but he has been on the bench for recent games against Inter Milan and Manchester United.
But he returned to Arteta’s much-changed starting line-up and was on target within two minutes, finishing off a fast-paced counterattack from deep with composure. Ricardo Calafioli The Sweden international finished well after clearing the defense before Havertz passed the ball to Joe Kreis.
Somewhat against the script, Keirat was back in form after just five minutes. Referee Urs Schneider was unmoved when Calafiore tugged at Jorginho’s shirt in the penalty area, but VAR intervened. Jorginho sent Kepa Arrizabalaga Avoid the penalties that come with taking the wrong turn.
Havertz was making just his fourth appearance of the season after the final 12 months of his career were derailed by hamstring and knee surgeries.
But after setting up Joe Kreis’s opener, the Germany international scored in the 15th minute to put Arsenal back in front. Havertz latched on to Ben White’s pass on the right wing before cutting inside with his left foot and finishing calmly.
Kailat can’t co-exist with Arsenal, while Joe Kreis might have easily scored a hat-trick before Gabriel Martinelli Finally scored the third goal for Arsenal.
Christian Norgaard’s no-look flick set up Havertz, who was once again involved, and although Gyokeres could only use his studs to collect his teammate’s cross, Martinelli was on the back post.
Martinelli’s penalty was initially ruled out – Havertz ruled offside – but VAR overturned the on-the-spot decision and the hosts were in a comfortable position with nine minutes left in the first half.
Havertz exits at half-time, his replacement Martin Odegaard Tested Temirlan Analbekov with a header. Call Marduk Also stinging the hands of the Kairat goalkeeper from distance, Arsenal continued to dominate but failed to add to their advantage.
17-year-old Brando Bailey-Joseph and 18-year-old Yves Ibrahim became the 18th and 19th youth players to make their Arsenal debut under Arteta, followed by substitutes Gabriel Jesus After VAR intervened, his goal was ruled out for offside.
Ricardinho then scored for the visitors with the last kick of the game, denying Arsenal a historic moment as they became the first team to win eight consecutive Champions League games by two goals or more.
Arsenal now turn their attention back to Premier League when they face Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.
PA