Gunners will need to show much more creativity without their injured talisman, who is unlikely to return until March

Havertz has also outscored Saka for Arsenal across all competitions in 2024, netting his 21st goal against Ipswich. Going into the final game of the year, Havertz was always going to have the opportunity, level on 20 goals with the injured Saka.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka is likely to be sidelined until at least March following surgery on his hamstring