Ex-Arsenal player praises Arteta's successful signing that has silenced doubters.

Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, has received high praise from former Arsenal player Emmanuel Petit. Petit commended Arteta for his decision to sign Kai Havertz, an attacking player, who has proven his critics wrong at the club. Havertz joined Arsenal from Chelsea last summer in a deal worth £65 million, a move that was unexpected and raised some doubts among fans and the media.

Before joining Arsenal, Havertz had not been performing well at Chelsea, which led to skepticism about his abilities at his new club. However, with the guidance and support of Arteta, the 24-year-old quickly settled in and had an impressive first season. He scored 13 goals, playing in a different position than what was expected of him.

This season, Havertz started off strong with a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win over Wolves. Petit was impressed with how the German player has redeemed himself and regained the respect of his teammates and fans. He also acknowledged the role Arteta played in building Havertz's confidence and helping him improve his performance.

According to Petit, Havertz was affected by the pressure and criticism he received at Chelsea, but at Arsenal, he has a positive environment and the support of his teammates. This has allowed him to play with more confidence and showcase his skills on the field. Petit also believes that Arteta's style of play is similar to Pep Guardiola's, and a top striker would be the final piece of the puzzle for Arsenal to challenge for the Premier League title.

Despite praising Havertz's contribution to the team, Petit feels that Arsenal still needs a prolific striker who can score 20 goals per season. He compared their current situation to Manchester City, who struggled until they signed a top scorer like Erling Haaland. Petit suggested that players like Nico Williams or Ivan Toney could replicate Haaland's success at Arsenal and help them compete for the title.

In the final days of the transfer window, Petit believes that a late move for a top striker could make a significant difference for Arsenal. He is confident that the right addition to the team could propel them to success this season. As an exclusive source for all things Arsenal, sign up for news, analysis, and updates on the latest developments at the club. Your privacy is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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