Overview

• After the 2-0 victory over West Ham, Mikel Arteta said he hugged Viktor Gyokeres and thanked him for “unbelievable” work stretching the back four, adding he did not know how the striker hadn’t scored.
• The Sweden international is on a run of about five matches without a goal but continues to start and contribute with his movement and link play.
• Bukayo Saka converted Arsenal’s penalty with Gyokeres on the pitch, despite Arteta previously naming Gyokeres as the club’s best taker in a preseason interview.
• Earlier in the week, Alan Shearer praised Gyokeres’ runs in behind against Olympiacos and highlighted his role in Gabriel Martinelli’s opener.
• Jermaine Jenas has questioned his technical polish compared to teammates while praising his poacher’s movement, as scrutiny persists following a reported £64m move and prolific scoring at Sporting.