Overview
- The Sweden forward struck a brace as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Sunderland, extending his run to six goals in eight matches and capping Arsenal’s fourth consecutive victory in all competitions.
- Mikel Arteta praised Gyokeres’ commitment and preparation, saying he expected him to come on and make an impact, while Gabriel Martinelli described the striker as widely loved and supported within the squad.
- Recent tweaks have seen Gyokeres used more as an impact option with Kai Havertz operating closer to him, a setup credited by analysts with giving the striker more space and better service.
- A late challenge by Sunderland’s Reinildo on Gyokeres divided opinion, with ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett calling it serious foul play worthy of a red card and former referee Dermot Gallagher judging it short of a dismissal.
- Gyokeres has six goals in 2026, the most among Premier League players, though several of his league strikes have come against newly promoted or lower-ranked sides, a nuance flagged in recent analysis.