Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka recently reached out to Kai Havertz, expressing his support after the German international scored the winning goal for Arsenal against Brentford on Saturday. The match between the two London teams at the Gtech Community Stadium was relatively uneventful, with limited scoring opportunities.

During the first half, Mikel Arteta’s side believed they had taken the lead when Leandro Trossard found the back of the net after a scramble in the goalmouth, but the goal was disallowed by VAR for being offside. After the halftime break, the visitors struggled to create significant chances until substitute Havertz finally broke the deadlock late in the game. The 24-year-old headed home a cross from Bukayo Saka at close range, securing Arsenal’s position at the top of the Premier League table after a day filled with intense action. Following the conclusion of the match, Havertz took to social media and shared a picture of his celebration on Instagram with the caption: “BIG win on the road!! Thank you for all the support .”

In the comments section, former Gunners midfielder Xhaka expressed his happiness for his former team by sending three bicep flexing emojis. Additionally, Arsenal’s sporting director Edu also praised Havertz’s winning goal, writing: “Yesssssss Kai !!! .”

Arsenal fans are hopeful that this goal will have a significant impact on the title race. Earlier in the day, fellow contenders Manchester City and Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium, providing Arsenal with an opportunity to claim the top spot in the table, which they successfully seized.

The amount of love Arsenal has for Kai Havertz is undeniable. Amidst the challenges and doubts, Havertz receives unwavering support from those around him. From legends like Ian Wright to executives like Edu, from teammates to friends at Bayer 04 Leverkusen like Jonathan Tah and Florian Wirtz, and from the very person who bridged the connection between the two clubs, Granit Xhaka, who has left his position waiting for Havertz to succeed.

Looking at the comments below Havertz’s post, it warms the heart to see that despite facing external pressures, Havertz always has a shield of protection against criticism. That shield is the trust and support from the Arsenal “family”!