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Winterburn Backs Gyokeres as Arsenal Seek End to Premier League Drought

The ex-Arsenal full-back argues the team is still syncing with the £64m signing, with goals expected once his runs are better understood.

Overview

  • Gyokeres has three Premier League goals in nine appearances, with five straight league games without scoring.
  • He netted twice against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, though the strikes came after Arsenal had established a two-goal lead.
  • Winterburn says chance creation in open play has dipped while set pieces have carried Arsenal, placing responsibility beyond the striker alone.
  • He expects improvement as Mikel Arteta works with Gyokeres in training, saying concern would grow only if the form persists into Christmas.
  • Data cited shows 2.1 shots per Premier League game versus 4.2 per match at Sporting last season, with five big chances missed exceeding his league goals.