Overview
- In the 0-0 against Liverpool, Viktor Gyokeres managed eight touches, failed to take a shot, and was substituted in the 64th minute for Gabriel Jesus.
- Gary Neville said the striker "offered nothing," criticising his lack of near-post runs and failure to contribute with pressing or hold-up play.
- The Sweden international is on a run of seven Premier League games without a shot, with Sky Sports noting multiple starts this season in which he registered none and a low shots-per-90 rate.
- Since a £55m July move, he has seven goals in 24 Arsenal appearances, a stark contrast to 97 in 102 for Sporting.
- Fan frustration has escalated on social media, and analysis suggests he could lose his starting role with Jesus and Havertz nearing full fitness.