Kai Havertz, Arsenal’s playmaker, delivered another outstanding performance in the 3-0 Premier League triumph over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners extended their winning streak against the Cherries on Saturday. They lacked cutting edge in front the goal, but they still won convincingly.

Declan Rice was named man of the match after scoring and assisting in the second half, but Havertz had an equally impressive performance and played a key role in the 3-0 victory.

Arsenal struggled to reach the back of the net for the majority of the first half, but they broke the deadlock in the 45th minute with a penalty won by the German.

Bukayo Saka converted the resulting penalty kick for his 20th goal of the season.

Shortly after the break, Havertz put the ball on the plate for Saka to increase the lead, but the Gunners graduate failed to score due to a hasty effort.

Aside from the penalty, Havertz won an incredible 12 ground and aerial duels and four tackles. He made three vital passes, resulting in two major chances for his teammates.

Following the game, manager Mikel Arteta regarded Havertz’s performance as ‘unbelievable’ and praised his ‘intelligent’ movement in and around the box.

Havertz had a poor start to his first season at Arsenal, but his form has improved dramatically since the turn of the year. He has 13 goals and six assists in 49 games.

The former Chelsea striker has been terrific since joining the Gunners on a regular basis. He could compel the club to reconsider its need for a marquee centre-forward.

Despite the win, Arsenal continues to behind Manchester City in the title chase. City are only one point behind Arsenal and have a game in hand over Tottenham Hotspur.

Arteta’s team can only perform their job in the next two games and hope that the champions slip up.