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Calls Grow for Arsenal to Bench Gyokeres Against Sunderland

2/5/2026

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Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal recorded only ten touches and one shot in the match against Chelsea, prompting questions about his starting role.
Analysts note his limited involvement compared with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, placing Gyokeres at the bottom of the forward hierarchy.
Analysts call for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to drop Gyokeres for the Sunderland match, citing his lack of involvement and inability to hold the ball.

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Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal recorded only ten touches and one shot in the match against Chelsea, prompting questions about his starting role.
Analysts note his limited involvement compared with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, placing Gyokeres at the bottom of the forward hierarchy.
Analysts call for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to drop Gyokeres for the Sunderland match, citing his lack of involvement and inability to hold the ball.