Mikel Arteta insists he trusts out-of-form Arsenal star

Mikel Arteta stands by out-of-form Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, insisting the German remains the club's first choice at center forward this season. Despite this, Havertz has not scored as frequently as the team had anticipated, sparking questions about his consistency in front of goal. The club has relied on contributions from various players, including defenders, to secure important victories.

Arsenal had initially viewed Havertz as a midfielder but manager Mikel Arteta soon discovered his potential as a false nine. The manager has increasingly favored that role for Havertz, who has also played up front for Germany. While Havertz has built a reputation for scoring important goals for both club and country, consistently delivering is a different story.

Producing decisive moments is distinct from maintaining regularity across a season. This aspect is crucial for leading strikers in the Premier League, an area where Havertz has yet to fully convince. Consequently, his starting position in the lineup has surprised some Arsenal supporters, particularly when Viktor Gyokeres is available.

Although Gyokeres has not demonstrated a significantly stronger case for himself, the debate over who should lead the attack persists as neither player is consistently scoring as expected.