'I'd be surprised if Havertz doesn't play more than Gyokeres' - Howell
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Kai Havertz and new striker Viktor Gyokeres will "offer something completely different" this season for Arsenal, according to BBC football reporter Alex Howell.
Gyokeres' move to the Gunners this summer had left Havertz's position as first choice in question but Howell is confident Mikel Arteta will exploit the value of both forwards.
"It's definitely competition and it was really interesting to see Havertz on Saturday [in the 3-0 win over Athletic Club] when he replaced Gyokeres," Howell told a special Arsenal edition of the Football Daily podcast.
"The goal he scored was one of the most unlike Havertz goals I've ever seen from a ball hooked over the defence and him running past defenders. It's going to be interesting as Havertz is one of Arteta's favourite players.
"He loves what he does, he loves how clever he is and how much he links the attack. Although it doesn't seem like there is a natural place for him at the moment, I'd be surprised if he doesn't play as many if not more games as Gyokeres.
"That's because he knows the system and he's proven it for Arsenal in the league and in Europe as well.
"They'll offer something completely different, which is exactly what Arsenal need."
