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'I don't want Rashford at the minute!' - Darren Bent insists he would rather have Arsenal's Kai Havertz in his team than Man Utd striker

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Despite Havertz facing criticism for his initial performances at Arsenal, his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/arsenal-champions-league-history-lens/bltc376bc1aca09e5b2" target="_blank">recent goal-scoring form</a> has impressed the former Premier League striker. Indeed, the Gunners forward has been on the upward trajectory this November as <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/arsenal-mikel-arteta-reveals-kai-havertz-change-two-goals-two-games-champions-league-lens/bltced078b11e197560" target="_blank">he netted his third goal in four matches</a> after he got on the scoresheet against Lens on Wednesday evening in the Champions League. On the other hand, Rashford has been vastly inconsistent and has scored just twice this campaign in 17 appearances which led Bent to put his weight behind Haverrtz.

WHAT HAPPENED?

During an interview with talksSPORT, Bent said: "Right now, for what Arteta wants to do, yes. Currently where we are now, give me Havertz. I don't want Rashford at the minute. I don't know what I'm getting from Rashford."Rashford has got two (goals)! For starters, he's (Havertz) not appalling. This is not the lifetime achievement award. Last season, after the World Cup, Rashford was unbelievable. I've not seen that Rashford since. Right now, give me Kai Havertz over Rashford."

WHAT DARREN BENT SAID ABOUT HAVERTZ OVER RASHFORD

Havertz is yet to realise his potential after he ended up on the British Isles in 2020 to join Chelsea. Although he redeemed himself by scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final against Manchester City, he has failed to match the expectations of the fans. In contrast, Rashford was thriving under Erik ten Hag in the 2022-23 and ended up scoring 30 goals. However, he has failed to keep up with his form and poor showings in the latest international break led Tim Sherwood to assert that Rashford shouldn't start for England at the upcoming Euros.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Havertz will look to continue hitting the right notes under the guidance of Mikel Arteta when the Gunners host Wolves at Emirates on Saturday. Whereas, Rashford has a point to prove to his critics at St. James' Park where the Red Devils will take on a high-flying Newcastle United side on the same day.

WHAT NEXT FOR HAVERTZ & RASHFORD?

'I don't want Rashford at the minute!' - Darren Bent insists he would rather have Arsenal's Kai Havertz in his team than Man Utd striker | Goal.com Nigeria

Marcus Rashford snubbed by Darren Bent as he would rather have Arsenal&apos;s Kai Havertz in his team than the Manchester United striker.

&apos;I don&apos;t want Rashford at the minute!&apos; - Darren Bent insists he would rather have Arsenal&apos;s Kai Havertz in his team than Man Utd striker