In the stands, the Arsenal fans behind the goal were already on their feet after Havertz's shot.
Their roar didn't fade even when the chance went begging since it was the first effort they had seen from their team, which had been sort of lacklustre save for a few players.
The commentators rode that wave, their voices carrying over the broadcast.
"Arsenal finally showing some teeth here! What a passage of play that was. The composure from Izan, the link-up with Martinelli, and Havertz just inches away from levelling it! This is what we've come to know them by."
Another voice came in, lighter but excited.
"And listen to those supporters, finally relieved. 10 minutes in, but their team, up until this point, had been pushed back, and that is never fun for any football fan to watch."
Down on the pitch, Martinelli jogged over to take the throw.
The noise around him was constant, thick and alive.
