Havertz: "It was tough, but we are happy with three points"

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Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Ipswich at The Emirates means they remain unbeaten in their last 11 matches.

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz scored the game-winning goal in a hard fought 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town, demonstrating his value once more. After the match, Havertz shared his thoughts on the challenging but rewarding win.

“It was tough, but we’re happy with three points,” Havertz said. “Ipswich made it difficult for us, especially in the second half, but we managed to hold on and secure the win. It’s important to get these points, especially with the competition for the title heating up.”

Havertz’s goal came in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Leandro Trossard. Despite Arsenal’s dominance in possession, they struggled to create more clear-cut chances throughout the match. Havertz acknowledged the team’s need to be more clinical in front of goal.

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“We should have scored more, especially in the first half when we were really dominant,” Havertz admitted. “But credit to Ipswich, they defended well and made it hard for us. We need to be more efficient with our chances if we want to keep up the pressure on Liverpool.”

Manager Mikel Arteta agreed with Havertz, praising the team’s effort and resilience. “It was a tough game, but we showed great character to get the win,” Arteta said. “Kai was excellent today, and his goal was crucial. We need to keep this momentum going as we head into the new year.”

With this win, Arsenal moved up to second place in the Premier League, just six points behind leaders Liverpool. Havertz’s performance and the team’s defensive solidity were key factors in this hard-fought victory.

Havertz’s contributions will be crucial as Arsenal keeps up their title challenge. The German forward remains focused on helping his team achieve their goals. “We’re happy with the three points, but we know there’s still a lot of work to do,” Havertz concluded. “We’ll keep fighting and giving our best every game.”