After a difficult start to life at Arsenal, Kai Havertz has found form and Mikel Arteta has explained how he is getting the best out of the German.

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• Havertz finding form for Arsenal
• Has been playing in an advanced role
• Arteta explains what his best position is

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Since being given the striker role in Arteta's squad over recent week, Havertz has proven to be a major asset for Arsenal. The 24-year-old German has contributed significantly to the north London team's Premier League title push during the last seven games, scoring five goals and dishing out four assists to help them rise to the top of the standings over Liverpool and Manchester City.

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  WHAT ARTETA SAID

  Talking to the media, Arteta was asked about whether the number nine position is the most comfortable for Havertz.

  "No. The first convo I had with him I told him what my idea was and how he could impact the team," he said. "He’s got the capacity to adapt. If he’s feeling good, sometimes it’s about who he’s surrounded by rather than the position. I wouldn’t say he’s more comfortable as a nine. He did very similar as an eight."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Havertz was acquired by Arsenal last summer as part of a £65 million ($86m) deal with Chelsea in a move that confused both the London club's supporters and called Arteta's talent identification into question. While the 24-year-old has had difficulty staying consistent this season, he is beginning to feel at home with Arteta's team and will look to end the season in hot form as the Gunners challenge for the Premier League and the Champions League.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR HAVERTZ?

  The German will likely be in action this weekend against Aston Villa in the Premier League, however, with a crunch second-leg against Bayern Munich coming up on April 17, Arteta may decide to rest the former Bayer Leverkusen star.

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