Arsenal expect Kai Havertz to return for the decisive stages of the title race despite injury: Report

Arsenal have received a timely boost in their Premier League title push as they expect Kai Havertz to feature in the remaining games of the 2025-26 season, despite the German forward sustaining a muscle injury.

Havertz limped off in the first half of Arsenal’s recent Premier League win over Newcastle United at the Emirates, appearing to suffer a groin-related issue. Eberechi Eze also exited with a muscular problem. Mikel Arteta described both as “muscular niggles” and expressed cautious optimism post-match, stating the club does not believe the issues are severe.

The update, attributed to BBC Sport, comes as Arsenal sit in a tight title race with only a handful of fixtures left. Havertz has battled recurring fitness problems this season, including prior hamstring and knee issues that required surgery and limited his appearances. When fit, the 26-year-old has delivered key contributions in attack.

Club assessments now indicate Havertz should be available for the decisive run-in, providing valuable depth as the Gunners chase their first league title since 2004 while balancing European commitments. No exact return date has been set, with caution expected to avoid re-injury.