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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Nizaar Kinsella

Mikel Arteta leaps to Kai Havertz’s defence after Arsenal draw with Fulham

Mikel Arteta has defended Kai Havertz despite taking him off in the 55th minute during Arsenal’s disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Fulham.

The 24-year-old missed his side’s best first half chance and struggled alongside his fellow attackers with Fulham 1-0 up at half-time.

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