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Arsenal Reassess Viktor Gyökeres’ Role as Goal Drought Continues and Support Grows

New analysis frames him as a situational No 9 taking heavy early minutes rather than a centerpiece signing.

Overview

  • Arsenal paid roughly £63.8m–£64m for Gyökeres after his prolific spell at Sporting CP.
  • The striker has three goals in ten appearances, including a six‑match run of 488 minutes without scoring.
  • Arseblog reports only Martín Zubimendi and Gabriel have logged more outfield minutes for Arsenal, with Kai Havertz’s injury accelerating Gyökeres’ workload.
  • The blog notes three goals from 3.9 expected goals, including two non‑penalty goals from 3.1 NPXG, and describes a profile that creates space and unsettles defenders despite technical flaws.
  • Former Arsenal winger Perry Groves told talkSPORT he still expects a 20‑goal league return, as opinion stays split but many match‑going fans and teammates praise the forward’s mentality.