The Gunners were unable to bring in a centre forward during the January transfer window but the coach believes that the German international can handle being the focal point for the Gunners for the rest of the campaign.

Arteta said: "I don't know... it is a possibility [he could start every game]. Maybe we go through that scenario and he scores another 15 or 18 goals? Can you imagine? That's a good scenario.

"Genetically, he is a powerhouse. He is so well-built. He is a player that anything you ask him, he is happy to do: to run in zone six, to be very robust, to make long distances. His body absorbs everything. And then he really looks after himself.

"When you see the professional, how he lives his life, it is immaculate. He does more than any other player there. That is not a coincidence. And then I think he is so intelligent.

"He knows what is good for him and what is not. We know how to manage him and we believe that when he says something it is for the right reason, not because he wants to avoid something. When something works, don't touch him."

Havertz has been criticised for some poor misses this season but Arteta is impressed that the player is always available for the team.

Speaking ahead of Arsenal's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle on Wednesday (05.02.25), the manager said: "He has played a lot of football but his robustness, his availability is unbelievable.

"When you ask him he feels better when he is playing every three days. Against Girona for example, we gave him a rest. And then he felt fresher.

"He then had a very demanding game physically against Manchester City for the role that he had to do. We will see how they are. Players give you a lot of information but if you are playing well and scoring goals, all this helps."