Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes that Kai Havertz is similar to Robin Van Persie.

Sagna, who also played for Manchester City in the Premier League, has backed the German summer signing.

Havertz has arrived from Chelsea in a big money deal, but struggled in the FA Community Shield against City at the weekend.

Sagna told Paddy Power: "Kai Havertz played well in the number nine especially against big defenders. I was expecting him to suffer physically, but he's a clever player.

"He's like Robin van Persie in the way he uses his body, he can cross and he's technically very good.

“He could have scored but he created lots of chances, which is a positive."