Overview

• After the 2-0 win over West Ham, Mikel Arteta said he hugged Viktor Gyokeres and thanked him for stretching defences and creating space.
• The £64m striker has three goals in 10 appearances, six without scoring, with expected goals data suggesting he could have four.
• Arsenal have shifted to quicker, more direct attacking with more crosses to exploit his runs, while Kai Havertz’s knee injury has increased his workload.
• Club sources told TBR Football they are fully behind Gyokeres and have no regrets over the signing.
• Pundit views diverge as Gary Lineker forecasts the goals will come, Steve Nicol would bench him, and Swedish media urge patience ahead of qualifiers against Switzerland and Kosovo.