Arteta backs Havertz display amid fan complaints
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Mikel Arteta has backed Kai Havertz to win over Arsenal supporters after another subdued showing in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fulham . The £67.5 million summer signing from Chelsea had the fewest touches (22) of any Arsenal outfield player in the first half and was substituted on 56 minutes with his side trailing 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Arteta's side responded to Andreas Pereira 's first-minute strike with two goals in three minutes. Bukayo Saka equalised with a penalty and substitute Eddie Nketiah put Arsenal ahead before Calvin Bassey was sent off for Fulham with seven minutes remaining. However, João Palhinha 's 88th-minute strike salvaged a point for the visitors but Arteta played down what appeared to be frustration from the home fans directed at Havertz's ineffective display -- notably when losing the ball shortly before his substitution. "I saw an action when he played backward