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Shearer Backs Gyökeres’ Role at Arsenal After Fulham Win

The MOTD pundit argues the striker’s runs in behind are improving Arsenal’s attack, with goals likely to follow at a lower rate than in Portugal.

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Overview

  • Arsenal beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage, with Viktor Gyökeres starting and playing 89 minutes in the league leader’s latest win.
  • Gyökeres recorded 20 touches, three shots with two on target, and completed 5 of 9 passes, according to SofaScore.
  • He missed a clear chance and remains on three Arsenal goals, extending a goalless run to seven matches in all competitions.
  • Alan Shearer said Gyökeres offers a different threat to Kai Havertz or Mikel Merino by running in behind, which he claims creates space for teammates.
  • Mikel Arteta is pleased with the forward’s contribution and Shearer predicts the goals will come, though not close to last season’s Sporting haul after a £64m move.