Kai Havertz started for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong.
The game at the Kai Tak Sports Park was the first-ever North London Derby outside the United Kingdom, and the support was absolutely incredible.
Before the game, all eyes were on whether Viktor Gyokeres would start, but Mikel Arteta put him on the bench and went with Havertz instead.
The German did something that impressed many Arsenal fans.
Arsenal star Kai Havertz sends Micky van de Ven flying
Micky van de Ven is one of Tottenham’s best players.
The Dutchman joined Spurs in 2023, and even though injuries have really troubled him, he has developed into a very good defender.
Van de Ven became popular for his blistering pace, but what people forget about him is that he is 6ft 4in tall and really strong.
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However, his strength was no match for Kai Havertz, who dominated him in a physical duel.
In the first half of the North London Derby in Hong Kong, Havertz and Van de Ven went shoulder-to-shoulder while challenging for the ball.
The Arsenal man showed off his strength in that duel as the Spurs defender went flying to the ground.
Arsenal fans have spotted Havertz bulking up over the last few months, and many now feel that all the hard work in the gym has paid off.
Arsenal fans react after Kai Havertz dominated Micky van de Ven
The clash in Hong Kong is a pre-season game, but there are no friendlies between Arsenal and Tottenham.
Players on both sides didn’t shy away from making challenges, and you could sense that there isn’t much love between the two teams.
Arsenal fans absolutely loved Havertz winning his challenge against Van de Ven, and they’ve had their say on social media.
One Arsenal fan tweeted: “Havertz’s new body is causing havoc for opposing teams. Hahaha! Van de Ven went for a ride with that body check.”
Another wrote: “Yeah, Havertz has definitely been in the gym. He put Van de Ven in the dirt.”
“Havertz’s strength on display there. Van de Ven went in for a 50/50 and ended up on the floor lol,” said another.