Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber unwanted history in Arsenal draw

Arsenal and Manchester City delivered an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Etihad.

While the Gunners fought bravely despite being reduced to 10 men following Leandro Trossard’s controversial red card, two Arsenal players unintentionally found themselves rewriting Premier League history—Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.

As the dust settled on the dramatic encounter, Opta Joe dropped a shocking stat: neither Havertz nor Timber managed to complete a single pass to a teammate, despite both playing over 89 minutes.

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This marked the first time in Premier League history (since 2003-04) that outfield players have finished a full match with such a record. Their inability to connect on even one pass with a fellow Gunner sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and pundits questioning the tactical setup and pressure on the players.

Mikel Arteta, already fuming over the dismissal of Trossard, had his hands full defending his side’s performance under tough conditions. “It’s really worrying what we are seeing in the Premier League,” he said, expressing frustration not just with the officiating but also the monumental challenge his team faced, defending against a relentless City.

Though Arsenal battled admirably against the champions, the unwanted stat for Havertz and Timber will surely raise eyebrows.