US EditionGoals will come soon for Gyokeres, says Arsenal boss Arteta
Arteta highlights Gyokeres' need for optimal conditions to regain form after scoring 6 times in 18 matches, aiming to boost Arsenal's title bid.
- On Dec 12, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he is confident Viktor Gyokeres will come good despite a slow start at Arsenal, London club.
- Signed for 64 million, Viktor Gyokeres scored 54 times for Sporting last season but struggled at Arsenal after missing preseason and a month-long hamstring injury.
- In midweek, Viktor Gyokeres was substituted around the hour mark in Arsenal's Champions League win over Club Brugge, while Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal forward, returned as a substitute providing Arteta with more attacking options.
- Ahead of Saturday's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arsenal sit top but a last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa trimmed their lead to two points above Manchester City and three ahead of Villa.
- Seeking to protect his player, Arteta said `I think we have to put the player in the best possible condition to explode and fulfil his potential`, urging patience and confidence in Gyokeres at Arsenal.
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Goals will come soon for Gyokeres, says Arsenal boss Arteta
LONDON, Dec 12 : Six goals in 18 appearances was not the impact Arsenal were expecting from summer signing Viktor Gyokeres but manager Mikel Arteta is confident the Swede will come good.Gyokeres netted 54 times for Sporting last season but that deadly finishing has been absent since his 64-million-pounds move
The third most expensive rookie of the summer for Arsenal, Viktor Gyökeres struggles to launch his season, with only 6 goals in all competitions. His coach Mikel Arteta encourages his attacker and announces that "goals will come".
Mikel Arteta says ‘leave him alone’ as Viktor Gyokeres’ scoring woes continue
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyokeres’ critics to “leave him alone” – despite admitting the £64million striker needs to start scoring.Gyokeres has found the back of the net in just four of his 17 appearances for Arsenal so far, and he was replaced on the hour mark by the returning Gabriel Jesus in the club’s 3-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge in midweek.Arsenal were wooed by Gyokeres scoring 97 times across 102 appearances…
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