Overview
- Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to replace Viktor Gyokeres and scored in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa, highlighting the contrast in the No. 9 role.
- Jamie Carragher said Gyokeres should no longer start, arguing Jesus or Kai Havertz are better options up front at this stage.
- Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer advised Gyokeres to ‘gamble’ more with near‑post, anticipatory runs in the box, citing Dominic Calvert‑Lewin’s movement as the model.
- Mikel Arteta has publicly backed Gyokeres’ adaptation, noting disrupted preseason fitness and insisting the club will support him despite a modest five Premier League goals.
- Competition for the role has intensified with Jesus back and Havertz returning to fitness, even as some observers noted sharper movement from Gyokeres in the first half against Villa.