Overview

• In Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Viktor Gyokeres played the full match without a shot and registered roughly 22–24 touches, the fewest of any starter.
• Mikel Arteta defended the forward and said Arsenal must provide more service, lamenting a missing final pass despite several moments when Gyokeres was close to connecting.
• The Sweden international has three goals in his first six appearances for Arsenal, reinforcing that his overall start has been productive.
• Jamie Carragher argued the issue is chance creation rather than finishing, saying Arsenal have not fashioned a single clear opportunity for Gyokeres in the biggest fixtures.
• Tactical analysis contended Arsenal’s slower, possession-heavy approach does not suit Gyokeres’ transitional strengths, with one column suggesting Kai Havertz could be preferred at times and others noting Gyokeres’ off-ball positioning helped stretch City before Gabriel Martinelli’s late equaliser.