It was a key win that helped keep pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool, and defender Jurrien Timber revealed Havertz took part in the post-match celebrations.
Kai Havertz underwent “successful” surgery on his season-ending hamstring injury on Saturday, before celebrating Arsenal’s hard-fought win at Leicester with team-mates over FaceTime.
Havertz’s injury has compounded the absence of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, leaving Arsenal light as they headed to the King Power Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
Super-sub Mikel Merino ended up saving the day in the role of makeshift striker, with the midfielder scoring both goals in a 2-0 victory over lowly Leicester.
Timber’s delight was clear as he spoke after a win secured by the unlikely figure of Merino, who had never played up front before.
