Kai Havertz became the Premier League's all-time top German scorer as his goal gave Arsenal a key 1-0 victory at Liverpool on Sunday. The win sent Mikel Arteta's side to the top of the table. This result on Sunday 1 November leaves Arsenal second in the Premier League with 21 points from eight games, a record of seven wins and one loss.
Havertz struck in the 16th minute, finishing a move assisted by Declan Rice to decide the contest at Anfield. That goal was his 46th in the Premier League, moving him one clear of former Manchester City midfielder İlkay Gündoğan. The 27-year-old Germany international has now scored 27 of those goals for Arsenal, having previously netted 19 during his time with Chelsea, where he famously scored the winner in a Champions League final.
The result was a significant one in the title race. It lifted Arsenal into first place after Manchester City's defeat to Brighton the previous day. The Gunners are now second in the Premier League with 21 points from eight matches, having won seven of those games. Their recent form shows they are unbeaten in their last five league outings, a run of three wins and two draws. This latest win was part of a broader unbeaten sequence across all competitions, following a 2-0 victory over Everton, a 2-2 draw with Bayern München, a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, and a 1-1 draw at Fleetwood Town where Havertz also scored from the penalty spot.
Other notable German scorers in the competition's history include Pascal Gross with 34 goals, former Arsenal playmaker Mesut Özil on 33, and Jürgen Klinsmann with 29. Michael Ballack scored 17, while current Liverpool attacker Florian Wirtz has five.
This hard-fought three points at a major rival provides a massive boost ahead of the next fixture. Arsenal return to action at home against Hull City on Saturday, November 7. Hull currently sit 10th in the standings. The team's strong defensive record, with just five goals conceded this season, will be key as they look to extend their unbeaten run.
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