Overview
- Mikel Arteta said he wants a centre-forward who can handle six to eight games without scoring and insisted he is pleased with Viktor Gyokeres’ overall contribution.
- Gyokeres has three goals in 10 matches for Arsenal and has not scored since September 13, extending his run to eight games without a goal for club and country, with 20 shots since his last strike.
- Sweden’s home defeat to Kosovo deepened their qualifying trouble and led to a managerial change, with Graham Potter linked as a potential successor and stating he is open to the job.
- The forward registered just one shot on target across 180 minutes for Sweden, drawing criticism from media and ex-international Martin Åslund, who said Gyokeres looks out of form.
- With Kai Havertz sidelined after knee surgery, Gyokeres is expected to lead the line at Fulham, though separate reports indicate Havertz is progressing and could return earlier than first anticipated to allow rotation.