Overview

• In the 1-1 match at the Emirates, Viktor Gyokeres failed to register a shot and struggled to influence play as Arsenal rotated options around him.
• Mikel Arteta said his side must provide more for the striker, highlighting several near openings but bemoaning a missing final pass.
• The Sweden international has three goals in six appearances for Arsenal, an encouraging start that has still invited scrutiny after top-six tests.
• A Times analysis argued Arsenal’s slower, possession-heavy approach in big fixtures does not suit Gyokeres’s transitional strengths and may need adjustment.
• Speaking to Sky Sports, Gyokeres said he would ignore outside criticism and concentrate on what he can control as he settles into his new role.