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Mikel Arteta takes dig at Chelsea for 'NOT respecting' Kai Havertz when he was with the Blues - as Gunners boss claims German attacker's confidence is 'growing each day' now he is 'loved and admired'

Mikel Arteta has taken aim at Chelsea for 'not showing respect' to Kai Havertz when he was a player for the Blues.

The Gunners boss proposed that the German youngster's new found confidence and form is a result of being 'loved and admired' by his club and the fans.

Havertz came off the bench to head home what turned out to be the winning goal in the 89th minute of the game against Brentford on Saturday.

Arteta made sure his goalscoring super-sub Havertz received the plaudits he deserved, taking him in front of the travelling fans to soak up their applause at the end.