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Gyokeres Brace Off Bench Sends Arsenal Nine Points Clear in 3-0 Win Over Sunderland

Arteta credits the striker’s resurgence to confidence ahead of selection calls for Brentford.

Overview

  • Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring before Viktor Gyokeres struck twice in the second half to seal the victory at the Emirates.
  • The result moves Arsenal nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with 13 matches remaining.
  • Gyokeres has scored in successive league games for the first time since his summer move, taking his Premier League tally to eight.
  • Mikel Arteta praised Gyokeres’s growing self-belief, calling confidence the key to reaching his highest level.
  • Leandro Trossard created four chances and assisted the opener but was withdrawn late with a knock, leaving his availability for Brentford uncertain while Manchester City visit Liverpool next.