Overview
- Sweden, propelled by Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Ukraine, will face Poland for a World Cup place.
- His treble lifted his season total to 19 goals across club and country, including 11 in the Premier League.
- At Arsenal he scored only two league goals from mid-September through January, then added three in his last four Premier League matches.
- Sweden teammate Jesper Karlström said he expected the goals to come, praising Gyokeres’ persistence and qualities.
- Arsenal-focused analysis argues his club dips reflect tactical fit, noting the team have not built around a classic center forward in recent seasons.