Havertz bails out Ramsdale<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s been a rocky start to life in north London for \u00a365million man Kai Havertz. Many Arsenal fans had lost patience with his uninspiring displays long before kick-off against Brentford, and the German had to make do with a spot on the bench.<\/p>\n He certainly made an impact after coming on, however, with his back-post header in the 89th minute creeping through the legs of Mark Flekken and sending the travelling Arsenal fans wild.<\/p>\n Havertz’s biggest moment in an Arsenal shirt also served to bail out Aaron Ramsdale, who was facing the prospect of scathing post-match criticism after a shaky first-half display.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> Sterling’s reaction says it all as Chelsea star let down in Newcastle thrashing<\/strong><\/p>\n The England international, starting due to David Raya’s ineligibility against his parent club, began like a player completely devoid of confidence. A woeful early mistake presented Yoane Wissa with a gilt-edged chance which was cleared off the line by Declan Rice, and a wayward throw gave the Bees another opportunity to attack before the interval.<\/p>\n Short on patience, Arteta was spotted asking Ramsdale to abandon his short-goal-kick routine, before reacting angrily and shaking his head when he went ahead with it anyway.<\/p>\n Ramsdale operated on steadier legs in the second half, and Havertz’s dramatic late goal will divert much of the conversation away from what was otherwise a troubling night at the Gtech Community Stadium.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Kai-Havertz-Eddie-Nketiah-5085413.jpg?r=1700941192074\")
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