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Gyokeres’ Derby Brace Propels Arsenal to 15 Goals on the Season and Reignites Debate Over His Ceiling

He is now two goal involvements short of a reported Sporting CP bonus tied to 20 contributions.

Overview

  • The Sweden striker scored twice in Arsenal’s 4-1 win at Tottenham and was named Sky Sports’ man of the match, taking him to 10 Premier League goals.
  • Analyst Mick Brown credited Mikel Arteta’s plan to play balls in behind and into channels for unlocking Gyokeres’ best display.
  • Michael Owen praised the finishing and work rate but said he still sees “so many weaknesses,” while Paul Scholes lauded the effort without calling him an elite finisher.
  • Club contacts cited by journalist Miguel Delaney have flagged a low duel‑win rate of about 32% as an ongoing concern.
  • With 15 goals in all competitions, Gyokeres is two short of matching Alexander Lacazette’s 17 as the best Arsenal debut-season return since 2017/18.