Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres both got on the scoresheet as Arsenal completed a perfect Champions League league phase by beating bottom club Kairat Almaty 3-2.

Needing just a point against the Kazakhstan minnows to seal top spot in the table, Mikel Arteta made 11 changes to his Gunners team - with Havertz given a first competitive start for Arsenal in 358 days.

It took just two minutes for the German to make his presence felt, providing the key pass for Gyokeres to fire in a second-minute opener. But Arsenal were stunned straight away from kick-off.

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A long ball forward saw Kairat forward Jorginho held back by Riccardo Calafiori, who also returned from injury. VAR sent referee Urs Schnyder to the monitor and after the spot kick was awarded, Jorginho converted past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

But Arsenal were back in front and Havertz got a goal on his return, cutting inside on his left foot before blasting high into the net.

Arsenal could have extended their lead even further but Gyokeres missed two massive chances - including one sitter from under the crossbar.

But sooner or later, it was three and Havertz made his mark again - getting into space in the area to cross for Gyokeres, whose prodded effort was helped on again by Gabriel Martinelli on the goalline. VAR checked for offsides on Havertz and Martnelli but the goal was given after a lengthy check.

Arsenal took Havertz and Calafiori off at half-time to manage their minutes and breezed through the second half. Martin Odegaard had two headers saved while there was a feel-good factor when academy players Brando Bailey-Joseph and Ife Brahima made their senior Arsenal debuts at 17 years old.

Gabriel Jesus saw a late fourth ruled out quickly by the semi-automated offside and there was a late consolation for Kairat forward Ricardinho.

But it was a near-perfect night for Arsenal, who will play either Borussia Dortmund, Olympiakos, Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16.

Arteta praises Havertz - so should he start vs Leeds?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta:

"I think the quality that he showed, the way he connected with the team, the goal that he scored, the assist that he made in the first half, a really positive performance.

"For sure he wanted to continue playing today so I know what is coming tomorrow.

"That's what we planned, 45 minutes, we wanted to start him as well so he could do all the process before that in the best possible way, and from now on we'll have to make a decision whether he starts or not in those competitions.

"Kai is a player that gives us so much versatility and threat from different positions, because he's a unique player in the areas he can occupy and the way he gets associated with other players.

"And he's a player that understands so well the league, what we want to do, he copes really well with pressure as well and with different demands and he's a player that is going to be really important in this second part of the season."

Analysis: Havertz reminds of his quality - so is Odegaard under threat?

Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Emirates Stadium:

In his last two Premier League games, Martin Odegaard was hooked off before the hour mark with Arsenal needing a goal in both matches.

With Eberechi Eze waiting in the wings, the Arsenal captain's position as the Gunners' creative fulcrum was already under threat. Now a new name has taken joined the race. Enter Kai Havertz.

The German started in Odegaard's attacking midfield role and was the best player of the first half, before being taken off. With three big chances created, two of them leading to goals and scoring himself, the German showcased what he can achieve in under an hour on the pitch.

Havertz brings in a physical presence to the forward line that few can bring. Perhaps Viktor Gyokeres is the other and with 15 touches in the opposition box between them in the first half, the Sweden forward really benefited from having Havertz up there with him in attack.

"I wouldn't be surprised if Havertz starts against Leeds," said Kris Boyd. After waiting 358 days for an Arsenal start, Havertz's next chance may even come on Saturday.

Don't forget Eze too, who created more chances than any other player (six), but also managed 12 ball recoveries as well, showcasing how he can bring defensive balance to his attacking flair.

Mikel Arteta has regularly stood by Odegaard, who celebrated his fifth anniversary as an Arsenal player this week. But with other options knocking on the door, how long can he stand by his man?

When is the knockout phase play-off draw?

The Champions League knockout phase play-off draw takes place at 11am UK time on Friday.

When is the draw for the last 16?

The draw for the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals takes place on February 27.

When are the knockout stages?

Knockout play-offs: February 17-18 and 24-25
Round of 16: March 10-11 and 17-18
Quarter-finals: April 7-8 and 14-15
Semi-finals: April 28-29 and May 5-6
Final: May 30 (Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary)

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