ARSENAL fans have hailed the “emotional” moment that saw Kai Havertz record his first goal for the club.
Havertz finally broke his duck in his seventh Premier League appearance for the club when he converted from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute.
Captain Martin Odegaard appeared to discuss letting Havertz take the penalty with Gabriel Jesus
Havertz was handed the ball by Saka to take the penalty
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And his team-mates were clearly buzzing with the midfielder for opening his account
The score at the time was 2-0 in favor of Arsenal.
It appeared as though Gabriel Jesus or captain Martin Odegaard would take the second penalty after converting from the spot in the first half.
While the cameras were rolling, Odegaard and Jesus looked to be urging that Havertz take the pen while they spoke.
Then Havertz scored rightfully, beating Neto in goal for Bournemouth.
It was clear how much it meant to Havertz and his teammates when he scored his first goal while donning a Gunners jersey since almost the entire team ran forward to join in the celebrations.
Arsenal fans on Twitter loved the moment, with one tweeting: “If this doesn’t make you proud to be a gooner…. I think Jesus was meant to take it. Ø convincing him to give it to Kai. Jesus approves with a nod to Kai. Helping a friend out. Look how happy they are and how relieved he is.”
In the replies to the video one fan said: “Tears in my eyes.”
Another wrote: “I’m just so glad, for him, the team and especially the captain, that he scored. Imagine the meltdown if he hadn’t.”
While a fourth wrote: “I love this club . What a captain!!!!!”
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke of his delight at his team allowing Havertz to take the penalty and said after the game: “I love to be part of a team that shows the human qualities that they have show, that empathy towards a player that has some question marks to resolve externally… they won me even more.
“I’m thankful to our supporters as they sang his name. Kai deserves that”.
Arsenal fans sing for Kai Havertz
Saka, Odegaard, Havertz, and White all scored for Arsenal as they easily defeated the opposition 4-0.
With 17 points, the Gunners have moved up to third place in the Premier League standings, only one point behind Manchester City.