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The Gunners are experiencing an impressive beginning to the season, securing victories in 8 from their first 10 games, but it hasn't proven quite as easy for recent striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Following 3 scores during his initial four games, the £64m acquisition hasn't scored for six consecutive games, as head coach the Spanish tactician revealing he offered the Swedish forward an embrace after the weekend's two-nil win against West Ham in recognition of his contributions.

Game Time & Team Factors

Gyokeres has featured for 90 minutes in six from Arsenal's opening ten games - more than Arteta initially intended for, with the knee injury affecting the German midfielder restricting the capacity the manager has to rotate the Swedish international.

The German player is one of Arteta's most trusted players while exists a case to be had that the German would have started in place of the Swedish striker during big away matches against Liverpool - Arsenal's sole loss of the campaign - the Magpies and the Red Devils, which they won.

There is also the fact Gyokeres did not have complete summer preparation prior to arriving, and missed squad training at his former club when he looked to force through a transfer to north London.

Scoring Record and Expectations

However the Swedish international represents a immediate impact signing, that notched ninety-seven goals across 102 games with Sporting during his two campaigns at the Lisbon-based team.

His drought in goals are not a problem since the team are securing victories currently, but he is a player who was signed in to help the squad over the line while they try to win their initial title after two thousand twenty.

Manager's Perspective and Squad Integration

The Arsenal manager has shown recognition of the striker's effort during the initial matches and heaped compliments on the forward for his contributions which often goes under the radar whenever the opportunity has presented to do so.

Following the Gunners' victory over the Greek side, he described the forward's performance "outstanding" while praised his "effort level".

At the time Arsenal acquired the Swedish international, there was a belief his inclusion would create the space to benefit the various offensive talents Arsenal have supporting him in the Norwegian captain, Bukayo Saka, the creative midfielder and the Brazilian forward.

Statistical Analysis

The North London club have altered their style this campaign to move possession through midfield faster while have adapted their strategy to be more direct.

This is partially to get the best out of the Swedish striker, that does not look to drift deeper to link play like Havertz, rather whose strength is considered as running between both centre-backs and into the gaps behind them.

When watching Arsenal this season, one can notice the central players are looking to find the ball that may free Gyokeres for a chance.

This is demonstrated by the twenty-three chances the forward has received, but he has merely managed seven attempts on goal with those chances in 10 matches, including one coming via a spot-kick.

Tactical Adjustments & Team Backing

The Gunners had difficulty to penetrate sides in a low block last season when they faded in the title race, so their new approach aims to damage opponents while playing quickly.

The team are likewise crossing the ball with increased frequency to generate more chances.

Among Gyokeres' 3 scores this season came from a spot-kick but that was when Saka was already been replaced during the 5-0 victory against United.

The manager stated Gyokeres is the top spot-kick specialist in the squad in an interview with ESPN Brazil, yet the duty fell to Saka who took the spot-kick during the win against West Ham when both were present on the field, suggesting the England winger might be first choice for penalties this term.

Squad Member Support and Belief

The Arsenal winger, that made his 200th English top flight appearance for Arsenal in the victory on Saturday, has expressed confidence in the Swedish striker to succeed.

"I think Viktor's performing extremely impressively," Saka stated post-game against the Hammers.

"There's no doubt he will score goals. What he's bringing to this team, us as his team-mates, we're so grateful for what he delivers - how he retains possession, how he makes movements, the threat he provides us.

"He represents a big part of the reason we're securing victories in these games. His goals will arrive. We know that, we believe that while we have faith in his abilities. I don't believe there's any concerns. He remains up, he continues to be content and he's consistently giving his best every game."

Upcoming Outlook Regarding Gyokeres

It is fair to state it has not been the easiest of starts for Gyokeres, however that does not mean there are not signs suggesting situations will become improved.

Gyokeres started the campaign playing catch-up regarding his conditioning after a disrupted summer preparation.

The German's injury has meant him being placed into situations earlier compared to perhaps planned - this has also caused the connections with creative players supporting him which haven't fully developed are being highlighted.

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