Kai Havertz turned Arsenal's 1‑0 win at Anfield into a new Premier League record, becoming Germany's all-time top scorer in the competition. The goal, scored in the 16th minute, took his total to 46 goals, surpassing former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gündogan, who had 45 goals. Havertz, born in 1999, has already amassed 27 goalscorers for Arsenal, in addition to the 19 he scored during his time at Chelsea between 2020 and 2023, a period in which he also scored the decisive goal in the Champions League final.
The new record comes in a season in which the attacker has already shown considerable effectiveness. His second goal against Liverpool, following his August 2021 strike against Chelsea, ends a long run of nine goalless matches in all competitions, the longest since October to November 2023. Furthermore, today's goal is Havertz's second in a victory this season, confirming his ability to strike at decisive moments.
In the German context, Brighton's Pascal Groß occupies third place with 34 goals, followed by Mesut Özil, former Arsenal player, with 33 goals. Havertz has thus placed himself first among German Premier League players, an achievement which underlines his importance for Arsenal and for the competition in general.
With the victory, Arsenal consolidated their position at the top of the table, trailing Manchester City by three points. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with his striker's performance, underlining the importance of having a player capable of scoring in key moments. Arsenal now aim to stay in the title race, while Havertz continues to be a key element in the club's attacking strategy.