Overview

• Gyokeres has three goals in 10 appearances for Arsenal and is on a six-match goalless run across competitions.
• Mikel Arteta embraced him after the 2-0 win over West Ham, thanking him for stretching defenses and creating space.
• Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson dismissed criticism, saying doubters “don’t understand football” and praising his off-ball impact.
• Gary Lineker predicts the goals will come, arguing Gyokeres adds a threat in behind that benefits Arsenal’s midfield and wingers.
• Performance metrics show fewer shots and lower non-penalty xG than last season, with minutes higher than planned due to Kai Havertz’s knee injury following a £63–64m summer move.