Viktor Gyokeres proves Arteta wrong with another goal for Sweden

Viktor Gyokeres continues to prove Mikel Arteta wrong. While Arsenal fans grow increasingly frustrated with the striker’s club performances, the Swedish international silences critics whenever he wears the yellow and blue.

Arsenal must feed Gyokeres after he delivers for Sweden again

Last week, he scored the winner against Romania. Last night, he sealed the victory against Poland.

Gyokeres delivers for his country, so why does he struggle in North London?

The answer is simple: Arsenal misuse him.

For Sweden, Gyokeres thrives in a strike partnership. He lurks in the box, waits for service, and uses his instincts to finish chances.

At Arsenal, Arteta isolates him as a lone striker. The manager expects Gyokeres to drop deep, link play, and create magic. That is not his game.

Arsenal do not need to overhaul their entire formation to suit the Swede. However, they must prioritize feeding him the ball.

When Mikel Merino played up front, Arsenal treated him as a target man. They pumped crosses into the box and played direct.

If the Gunners treated Gyokeres with the same respect, he would score goals.

Now, with Kai Havertz injured during the international break, Arteta has no choice but to rely on Gyokeres.

The striker returns with renewed confidence. He has that knack for scoring, and Arsenal must capitalize on it immediately against Leeds United.

Manchester City sit top of the table, but Arsenal cannot control that. They must focus on what they can control: getting the best out of their players.

The title race demands 100% buy-in. Gyokeres has the talent.

Arteta just needs to adapt his game plan to fit the striker, rather than forcing the striker to fit a failing system.