Arsenal star Kai Havertz gives massive statement after winning goal against Brentford

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Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz scored a crucial goal against Brentford as the Gunners toppled Manchester City to move to the top of the Premier League table.

It was an 89th-minute winner from Havertz, who pounced on a Bukayo Saka cross to give the Gunners a crucial victory. Havertz's solitary goal sealed the deal for Arsenal as they are at the summit of the PL standings with 29 points after 13 matches.

And the German international gave his thoughts after scoring such an important goal.

It hasn't been the rosiest of starts for Havertz in an Arsenal shirt. Since his summer move from Chelsea, Havertz has lacked goals and has often been at the criticism centre for his lack of involvement and return in front of goal.

But the German scored his 2nd goal in an Arsenal shirt, his first from open play and was ecstatic with the display against the Bees.

"I think the most important is always the team and to have the three points is very good for me as well, personally you know. I worked quite hard to get these moments again and today, I got it so I'm very, very happy," Havertz said after the win.

The former Chelsea player has a UEFA Champions League-winning goal under his name, but he has only netted twice for Arsenal in 13 league games. It was a special cross from Bukayo Saka which was headed in by Havertz, and the player acknowledged his teammate for that magical cross.

"The ball was perfect. That's something we also trained a lot in training and I thought maybe I go there, so hopefully the ball arrives and it arrived perfect so I'm happy to score," the Arsenal player further added.

Meanwhile, it was a rare outing for Aaron Ramsdale in Arsenal's goal. The England international started as current first-choice David Raya was ineligible to play against his parent club Brentford. Ramsdale had a few nervy moments but ended up keeping a clean sheet in the match.

Arsenal will have to switch their focus now to Champions League football as they host RC Lens on Wednesday.