Overview

• Viktor Gyokeres sustained a cut to the back of his head in Arsenal’s Champions League win at San Mamés after a clash with Gabriel Magalhaes, received treatment on the pitch, and continued playing with a headband.
• Mikel Arteta said he believes his players are all fine, with Gyokeres expected to be assessed but in contention for the weekend fixture against Manchester City.
• After the match, Gyokeres posted on Instagram to celebrate being back in the Champions League and the away victory.
• The Sweden international has three goals in five matches for Arsenal following his summer move from Sporting CP.
• Gyokeres previously hit a hat-trick for Sporting in a 4-1 win over Manchester City in November 2024, and Pep Guardiola has since emphasized his faith in Erling Haaland when asked about the Swede.