Opinion: Should Arteta Start Both Havertz and Gyökeres Against Manchester United?
Arsenal kick off their Premier League campaign this Sunday in a high-stakes clash against Manchester United. As the curtain-raiser to their season, and following one of the finest transfer windows in recent memory, all eyes will be on Mikel Arteta and how boldly he sets up his side to dismantle United at Old Trafford. There […] The post Opinion: Should Arteta Start Both Havertz and Gyökeres Against Manchester United? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
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Arsenal kick off their Premier League campaign this Sunday in a high-stakes clash against Manchester United.
As the curtain-raiser to their season, and following one of the finest transfer windows in recent memory, all eyes will be on Mikel Arteta and how boldly he sets up his side to dismantle United at Old Trafford.
There are one or two selection dilemmas, particularly over who should start ahead of the other. One such debate centres on whether Arteta should hand Viktor Gyökeres his full debut or stick with Kai Havertz and introduce the summer signing from the bench.
Hillier: Start both
Former Gunner David Hillier believes Arteta should not have to choose between the two; he should start both.
Thanks to Havertz’s versatility, Hillier suggests Arteta should deploy him on the left wing.
“This is my little sort of, you know, we’re talking about that left-hand side. I think I’d have Havertz out there. I think he’s looked strong,” Hillier said.
“I think the manager has invested a lot in him, and he’s prepared to go all out and do what the manager says. So he’s one of my players who will be selfless in the game.”
Hillier went on to explain why the tactic could work:
“He won’t mind sitting out on that left-hand side, maybe drifting into the centre-forward position when Gyökeres is out of position. So effectively, you’d have two forwards up the pitch – especially if Calafiori plays inverted and pushes down that left-hand side.”
A chance for reinvention
Havertz, with his pace, technical ability, and adaptability, could offer a genuine threat from the left. With Leandro Trossard injured and Gabriel Martinelli struggling for form in pre-season, the left wing remains a concern for Gooners.
A Havertz experiment would be welcomed; some Gooners have even suggested trying Noni Madueke there, given the lack of faith in other options. Arteta clearly trusts his £65 million man, and this could be the perfect opportunity for the German international to redefine himself and become the left-sided solution Arsenal have long craved.
As for Gyökeres, he could have the perfect chance to hit the ground running. Signed instead of Benjamin Šeško due to his prolific record – 97 goals over the past two seasons – the Swede could open his Arsenal account at the Theatre of Dreams. What a moment that would be.
Your thoughts appreciated in the comments Gooners.
Daniel O
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