Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hailed Kai Havertz after the forward continued his prolific run of form in the Gunners' win over Southampton.

Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz simply needed to feel the love and that is the secret to his fine form at Arsenal. The German joined the Gunners last year after an underwhelming spell at Chelsea, which saw some fans questioning the £65m investment in the forward.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that “the secret” to unlocking Kai Havertz‘s potential was “love” after the German experienced a tough time at Chelsea. The forward arrived in

Twelve months ago Kai Havertz looked like a spare part at Arsenal after his big-money move across town from Chelsea but now the German forward is fully justifying his 65 million pounds ($86 million) fee with a sensational start to the season.

Mikel Arteta insists “something has changed” in Kai Havertz this season, after the German scored in a fourth straight game for Arsenal. Havertz notched the Gunners’ equaliser at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as they came from behind to win 3-1 against Southampton and keep pace with Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League.