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Arteta Backs Gyökeres After Five-Game Drought as Arsenal Maintain European Perfect Start

Gabriel Martinelli voiced confidence in the new striker, even floating a 30–40 goal season.

Overview

  • Mikel Arteta said Gyökeres is improving every game and praised his work rate, pressing and link-up play.
  • The Swedish forward has three goals in nine Arsenal appearances but has not scored in his last five outings.
  • Gyökeres helped create the opener at Olympiacos when his deflected shot fell to Gabriel Martinelli in a 2-0 win.
  • Bukayo Saka added the second as Arsenal moved to six points from two Champions League group matches.
  • Arteta said he hopes the goals will follow soon, with West Ham visiting the Emirates on Saturday.