Overview
- The Sweden striker has 13 goals in 32 appearances, including six since the start of 2026, the most by any Premier League player in that period across all competitions.
- He scored a brace off the bench against Sunderland and has three goals from six shots in seven substitute cameos, compared with 10 from 55 shots across 25 starts.
- Opta-based analysis indicates Arsenal win more often when he starts and concede an average of 0.4 fewer goals with him in the lineup.
- Mikel Arteta credits renewed confidence and post‑injury sharpness for the upturn and notes he can rotate Gyökeres with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz based on opponents.
- Public backing has grown, with Perry Groves forecasting further improvement, Roy Keane reaffirming his early "hit" verdict, and evidence of a useful Havertz link‑up with two assists as Noni Madueke praises Gyökeres' training form.