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Pressure Mounts on Gyokeres to Deliver for Arsenal

10/15/2025

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Gyokeres Under Pressure

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal's summer signing from Sporting CP, has scored just three goals in ten appearances.
Critics, including former players, question his fit within Mikel Arteta's tactical setup and his synergy with teammates.
His recent Sweden form has been disappointing, fueling concerns about his ability to lead Arsenal's attack.
Ahead of the Fulham match, injuries to other strikers heighten the pressure on Gyokeres to improve.
Gyokeres must start scoring to ease doubts about his role.

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Sweden Fires Tomasson

Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson, the Sweden national team manager, after a poor World Cup qualifying campaign, leaving the team bottom of Group B with one point from four matches.
Criticism of Tomasson's tactics followed as Isak and Gyokeres failed to score in qualifiers.
Gyokeres described the situation as a "fiasco," citing a lack of effort and focus.
Sweden still can qualify through the UEFA Nations League playoffs in March.

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Gyokeres Under Pressure

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal's summer signing from Sporting CP, has scored just three goals in ten appearances.
Critics, including former players, question his fit within Mikel Arteta's tactical setup and his synergy with teammates.
His recent Sweden form has been disappointing, fueling concerns about his ability to lead Arsenal's attack.
Ahead of the Fulham match, injuries to other strikers heighten the pressure on Gyokeres to improve.
Gyokeres must start scoring to ease doubts about his role.

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