Overview

• In the 1-1 draw at the Emirates, Viktor Gyökeres played 90 minutes without a shot and had about 22 touches, continuing a quiet run in big fixtures against Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City.
• Mikel Arteta backed his new No 9, saying Arsenal must "provide more for him" and lamenting a missing final pass despite several promising balls into the box.
• Jamie Carragher highlighted a creation problem rather than finishing, while Tony Cascarino said Arsenal’s slower, possession-heavy approach makes Gyökeres "redundant" unless tactics are adjusted.
• Troy Deeney criticised Arteta for describing the display as "strong," as sections of supporters and analysts blamed team setup and service, with some pointing to Gyökeres’ off-ball movement before the late equaliser.
• No selection change has been confirmed, but some pundits suggest Kai Havertz could be preferred in top games when fit, increasing pressure on Arteta to either adapt patterns or reconsider his centre-forward choice.