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Arteta Thanks Gyökeres After West Ham Win Despite Ongoing Goal Drought

Arteta points to the striker’s off-ball value to counter scrutiny over his finishing.

Overview

  • Arsenal beat West Ham 2-0, with Viktor Gyökeres going a third straight Premier League match without scoring and six games in all competitions since his last goal.
  • Mikel Arteta ran onto the pitch to hug Gyökeres and said "thank you," praising how he stretched the defense and created space for teammates.
  • Performance data from the West Ham match listed 0.63 expected goals, two big chances missed, and limited passing impact for the Sweden international.
  • The 27-year-old joined from Sporting CP in a reported £63.5 million move and opened the league campaign with three goals in his first four appearances.
  • Media assessments questioned his end product and technique, while commentary suggested the upcoming international break could help him reset with Sweden.