Soccer-Arsenal's match-winner Havertz says he put ego aside after 'tough' period


Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Arsenal - Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain - November 25, 2023 Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - Kai Havertz had to bury his ego and is reaping the rewards of his hard work following a testing start to life at Arsenal, the German forward said after sending the north London club to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Brentford.

The 24-year-old had been feeling under pressure following his 65 million-pound ($81.00 million) switch from Arsenal rivals Chelsea, when he came on as a substitute at the Community Stadium on Saturday and broke the deadlocked match with a close-range header in the 89th minute.

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