Why Kai Havertz scoring for Arsenal against Coventry is terrible for Viktor Gyokeres

Kai Havertz finding the back of the net for Arsenal could spell disaster for Viktor Gyokeres.

‘The Gunners’ started at a ferocious pace against Coventry City in the first match of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

Kai Havertz reinforces dominance over Viktor Gyokeres

With Arsenal determined to retain their title, they started at a serious pace against ‘The Sky Blues’, rendering the underdog side utterly helpless to the attacks coming its way.

In the 15th minute, the favourites took the lead with a stylish goal. Showcasing his class, Riccardo Calafiori pounced on a loose ball to feed it to Kai Havertz, who effortlessly placed his effort into the back of the net.

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While Arsenal fans, and indeed, the players themselves, jumped for joy. One of the squad’s best goal-scorers might not have been too pleased. While he’ll undoubtedly be made up for his friend, the finish might not play into his hands particularly well.

Viktor Gyokeres was already the second choice, and the German scoring so quickly, will do nothing but reinforce his status as the number one pick for the striker role in the mind of Mikel Arteta.

To make matters worse, the Swede is currently fighting hard to secure a move away from the Emirates. However, if a transfer to Barcelona doesn’t work out, he may have to accept that the bulk of this season will be spent on the bench.