Prominent media personality Piers Morgan has expressed his admiration for the duo of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli following Arsenal’s hard-fought victory over Sporting CP on Tuesday night. The North London club secured a slim 1-0 advantage in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie, held at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
The result ensures that the current Premier League pace-setters carry a vital lead into the second leg of the encounter next week. The deadlock was finally broken in the closing moments of the match when Havertz found the net during injury time, capitalizing on a crucial offensive build-up that tilted the balance of the tie in favor of the visitors.
Following the final whistle, Morgan, who is widely recognized as a devoted supporter of the Gunners, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to celebrate the individual brilliance that led to the winner. He specifically highlighted the quality of the service provided by Martinelli and the clinical nature of Havertz’s final touch.
“Brilliant goal by Arsenal, right at the death… superb assist by Martinelli, superb finish by Havertz,” Morgan tweeted.
With their European objectives temporarily secured, Mikel Arteta’s squad will pivot their attention back to domestic competition. Arsenal is scheduled to face Bournemouth in their upcoming Premier League fixture this weekend as they continue their pursuit of the league title alongside their continental ambitions.
