Piers Morgan questions new Arsenal signing after 'poor' second half against Nottingham Forest | The Sun

PIERS MORGAN has questioned Kai Havertz's move to Arsenal as he does not "understand" what he gives to the team.

Havertz started for the Gunners in their 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener at the Emirates Stadium.

Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka grabbed the goals for the hosts although it was a nervy finish after Taiwo Awoniyi's 82nd minute strike.

And it was a mixed start for the Gunners' debutants Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.

Timber was forced off with an injury while Rice starred in the Arsenal midfield.

However, Havertz failed to offer the hosts much despite playing the full 90 minutes,

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And his quiet performance caught the attention of Arsenal super fan Morgan.

He Tweeted: "I’ll take the win, but that was a poor 2nd half by Arsenal and I don’t understand why Forest had more desire/intensity than we did as the game went on.

"Nor do I understand what Havertz gives us."

Mikel Arteta did try to get the German more into the game by pushing him up the pitch to the striker position.

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Havertz joined Arsenal in the summer for £65million in order to add more quality and depth to the club attacking midfield options.

But during the game, he was only able to register an xG of 0.05 with his two shots both being blocked.

Havertz also lost possession ten times and committed two fouls as he had a poor outing for the Gunners.

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