But he could be in for a long run in the side, especially if Martin Odegaard doesn’t return to fitness soon. Arsenal need Havertz to produce, as they do with Vieira.
The Portuguese had a difficult first season in the Premier League following his £34m arrival from Porto. He started this campaign in a promising fashion, registering a couple of early assists to build belief in himself and the fan base.
It hasn’t gone to plan since for Vieira when he has been given the chance in both the league and cup competitions. But Arteta will be hoping he takes his opportunity in the coming weeks.
Havertz and Vieira may rarely start in the same midfield three. But they will both surely get more minutes in the lead-up to Christmas and could play a pivotal part in whether Arsenal are in the title race come January.
