Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?
Summary
Arsenal's striker Viktor Gyokeres has scored 21 goals this season, helping Arsenal take a six-point lead in the Premier League. Despite earlier criticism, his recent performances, including key goals in the Champions League and important league matches, have boosted his team's chances of winning the title.Key Facts
- Viktor Gyokeres scored 21 goals for Arsenal this season across all competitions.
- Arsenal won 3-0 against Fulham, moving six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
- Gyokeres joined Arsenal last summer for about £64 million after scoring 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting Lisbon.
- He scored two goals in the Fulham match and a penalty in the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
- Gyokeres is the first Arsenal player since Alexis Sanchez (2014-15) to score 20+ goals in their first season at the club.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Gyokeres' performance, especially his timing and positioning.
- Bukayo Saka assisted Gyokeres’ first goal and scored the second goal in the match after returning from injury.
- Former players Wayne Rooney and Paul Merson highlighted Gyokeres' important goals and recent improvement.
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