Arsenal striker Kai Havertz is now the Premier League's all-time leading German goalscorer following his opener against Liverpool.

The former Chelsea man was given the nod up front over Viktor Gyokeres at Anfield, despite a shoddy display in Tuesday's shock EFL Cup fourth-round loss to Fleetwood Town.

However, Havertz quickly repaid Mikel Arteta's faith in him, latching onto the end of Declan Rice's low cross to the back post and tapping home in the 16th minute.

In doing so, the 27-year-old broke the record for the most Premier League goals ever by a German player, registering his 46th in the English top flight.

Havertz was previously level on 45 with Ilkay Gundogan, but the former Manchester City man has now been surpassed, and the Arsenal centre-forward is in a league of his own.

Arsenal's Kai Havertz becomes highest-scoring German in Premier League

"Absolutely brilliant from Arsenal." Kai Havertz gives Arsenal an early lead at Anfield! ⚡️ https://t.co/eeyhRcLlel

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 1, 2026

Havertz's opening goal at Anfield was his third of the 2026-27 Premier League season, and his first on the road, following home strikes against Coventry City and Chelsea.

The former Blues striker scored 19 English top-flight goals for Chelsea, and his tap-in at Anfield marked his 27th in an Arsenal kit, including a personal best 13 in the 2023-24 season.

Havertz is one of three active players in the top 10 for Premier League goals for German footballers, as Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross is third in the charts with 34 to his name.

Kevin Schade of Brentford is eighth on the list with 24, while Gundogan, Mesut Ozil (33), Jurgen Klinsmann (29), Uwe Rosler (29), Leroy Sane (25), Robert Huth (21) and Lukas Podolski (19) make up the rest of the top 10.

More to follow.