Gunners in Wait-and-See Mode: Gyokeres Under the Spotlight
11 January 2026
Performance Snapshot
Arsenal fans are still hoping for big things from Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, the summer arrival from Sporting CP.
After two productive seasons in Portugal, Arsenal recruited him to shore up an attack that had looked thin in recent years.
Yet Gyokeres has not shown his best side yet, leaving many calling the deal underwhelming halfway through the season.
He has appeared in 24 games across all competitions, tallying seven goals and zero assists.
Gyokeres started vs Portsmouth but spent 90 minutes on the bench as Arsenal beat them 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.
The Telegraph then published a set of calamitous numbers for the Swedish striker this season.
Among 33 forwards who have played more than 500 minutes in the Premier League this campaign, Gyokeres ranks as follows:
Numbers Tell the Tale
His ball‑loss rate ranks 33rd.
He is 31st in completed passes.
He sits 30th in successful tackles.
And 28th in aerial win rate.
For Arsenal, Gyokeres' progress will determine whether this risk pays off next season or becomes a cautionary tale about signing a proven scorer from abroad.
Punchline 1: If he starts scoring, the net might finally stop sighing.
Punchline 2: Until then, Arsenal fans will pretend the goalposts moved for dramatic effect.
