Manchester United legend Gary Neville offered an intriguing assessment of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz following the German's standout performance in the Gunners' 2-1 victory over Chelsea.
After the match, Neville and pundit Jamie Carragher engaged in a heated debate about Havertz's abilities. At one point, Carragher, the former Liverpool star, compared the forward to Roberto Firmino, sparking an immediate disagreement in the studio.
The dialogue unfolded as follows, with Neville stating:
“I think having Havertz leading the line allows my centre-backs to shift a bit towards him.”
“Havertz is a good player, he’s showing quality, but he isn’t going to frighten you too much. No, no, no. Please, please, please do not diminish Firmino in terms of how magnificent a player he was.”
“I absolutely do not think Havertz is anywhere near as good as Firmino,” concluded the former United defender.
Havertz has made a fantastic start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, with two goals in his first three matches as an Arsenal player.
