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In an unprecedented moment in Premier League history, Arsenal’s Jurriën Timber and Kai Havertz failed to complete a single pass in their 2-2 draw against Manchester City, despite both players being on the pitch for over 89 minutes.
This bizarre statistic makes them the first outfield players since detailed records began in 2003-04 to go an entire match without connecting with a teammate after attempting multiple passes.
Jurriën Timber, who was primarily deployed in a defensive role, attempted just six passes throughout the match.
Kai Havertz, stationed in a more advanced midfield role, fared similarly with only five pass attempts.
Despite both being integral parts of Mikel Arteta’s tactical setup, they couldn’t find their rhythm, contributing to Arsenal’s struggles during key moments.
It’s a surprising stat, especially considering how pivotal ball retention and distribution are for Arsenal’s style of play under Arteta.
In this encounter, both Timber and Havertz found themselves out of sync.
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