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Gyokeres Faces Intensified Scrutiny at Arsenal as Lineker and Shearer Urge Movement Shift

Pundits say earlier, near‑post runs could unlock the striker’s scoring.

Overview

  • The £63–64m summer signing has five Premier League goals and seven in all competitions, which leaves him joint‑top for Arsenal this season alongside Bukayo Saka.
  • Gary Lineker advises the Swede to gamble earlier on crosses and attack the near post, citing Dominic Calvert‑Lewin’s recent runs as the example to follow.
  • Alan Shearer dismisses the idea that winger footedness explains the issue, arguing Gyokeres must keep making first movements regardless of where service comes from.
  • Mikel Arteta has publicly backed the 27‑year‑old’s adaptation after a disrupted start without a pre‑season, but faces a selection call with Gabriel Jesus sharp and Kai Havertz back available.
  • During the first half against Aston Villa, supporters and analyst Ashley Young praised Gyokeres’ improved penalty‑area movement after he produced three efforts on goal.