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Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres both got on the scoresheet as Arsenal completed a perfect Champions League league phase by beating bottom club Kairat Almaty 3-2.

Needing just a point against the Kazakhstan minnows to seal top spot in the table, Mikel Arteta made 11 changes to his Gunners team - with Havertz given a first competitive start for Arsenal in 358 days.

It took just two minutes for the German to make his presence felt, providing the key pass for Gyokeres to fire in a second-minute opener. But Arsenal were stunned straight away from kick-off.

A long ball forward saw Kairat forward Jorginho held back by Riccardo Calafiori, who also returned from injury. VAR sent referee Urs Schnyder to the monitor and after the spot kick was awarded, Jorginho converted past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

But Arsenal were back in front and Havertz got a goal on his return, cutting inside on his left foot before blasting high into the net.

Arsenal could have extended their lead even further but Gyokeres missed two massive chances - including one sitter from under the crossbar.

But sooner or later, it was three and Havertz made his mark again - getting into space in the...

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