Arsenal supporters have noticed an enormous change in Kai Havertz after he made his first appearance in nearly three months on Sunday afternoon. The German forward came off the bench in the 76th minute to help the Gunners see out a gritty 1-0 victory over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.

Kai Havertz looked set to miss the rest of the season after hamstring surgery, but he could make a surprise early return this weekend.

Kai Havertz, who is still Arsenal’s leading Premier League goalscorer with nine, wants to face Newcastle on Sunday and is also steeling himself for a fight as they look to sign a new striker this summ