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Arteta Defends Under-Fire Gyokeres After Shotless Outing in ArsenalLiverpool Draw

Arteta maintains he is reaching the right areas, prompting scrutiny of service quality and tactical fit.

Overview

  • Following a 0-0 draw with Liverpool, Mikel Arteta said Viktor Gyokeres was in great positions and suggested teammates failed at times to find him in the box.
  • Arteta added that Gyokeres is improving, reiterating public backing despite growing criticism of the striker’s movement and output.
  • Gyokeres has seven goals in 24 appearances this season for Arsenal, with five in the Premier League and no open‑play league goal since November.
  • Planet Football reported the Liverpool match was his seventh league game without a shot on goal and likened his struggles to the Francis Jeffers signing.
  • CaughtOffside noted Arsenal paid a reported £64m to sign Gyokeres after previously exploring a £60m move for Ollie Watkins, who has 82 Premier League goals.