Mikel Arteta hails ‘exceptional’ Kai Havertz after late winner against Brentford

Havertz was serenaded. by the home fans at full-time as he made it four goals in his last four league games

Kai Havertz, right, was Arsenal’s match-winner. Pic: John Walton/PA

Mikel Arteta hailed match-winner Kai Havertz as an “exceptional player” after his late header saw Arsenal beat Brentford to move top of the Premier League.

With title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City facing off on Sunday, any victory for Arsenal would have taken them to the summit for the first time in 2024 – they will stay there if that game is drawn.