Overview

• Gyokeres drew fierce reviews in Sweden’s 1-0 home loss to Kosovo, with outlets such as Svenska Fans rating him 1/5 and describing him as ineffective and easy to dispossess.
• The striker has three goals in ten Arsenal appearances and is on a six-game club drought, intensifying scrutiny given a fee reported around £63–64 million.
• Pundits questioned the signing’s impact, with Chris Waddle doubting he is an upgrade and Joleon Lescott saying an “okay” striker will not carry Arsenal to the league title.
• Arsenal insiders say they are very happy with his contribution, and Arteta has adjusted build-up to invite pressure and create space for Gyokeres’ runs in behind.
• Teammate Cristhian Mosquera called him “a beast” in training, and competition could increase as Kai Havertz nears a return to fitness.