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Arsenal are experiencing a remarkable beginning this campaign, winning eight from their first 10 matches, however it's been less quite as easy for recent striker Viktor Gyokeres.

After three goals in his initial 4 matches, this expensive acquisition has not scored for 6 matches, as manager Mikel Arteta stating he offered the Sweden striker an embrace after Saturday's 2-0 win against the Hammers for his hard work.

Game Time and Squad Dynamics

Gyokeres has played full matches in six of Arsenal's first ten matches - beyond the manager planned him to play, due to the knee injury affecting the German midfielder restricting the capacity Arteta possesses to rotate the Swedish international.

Havertz represents one of the manager's most reliable squad members while there is an argument to be made that the German would have started in place of the Swedish striker in important away matches against the Reds - the Gunners' sole loss this season - the Magpies and Manchester United, which they won.

There is also the fact the striker didn't undergo complete summer preparation before arriving, and missed squad training with his former club when he looked to secure a transfer toward Arsenal.

Goal-Scoring Record & Expectations

However Gyokeres is a immediate impact addition, that notched ninety-seven times in 102 appearances for Sporting in two seasons with the Lisbon-based club.

The striker's drought in scoring aren't a problem since the team are winning at the moment, but he is an athlete who was brought to the club to help the squad over the line as they try to secure their first trophy since two thousand twenty.

Coach's Perspective & Team Integration

Arteta has demonstrated an appreciation of Gyokeres' work rate during the opening games while heaped compliments upon the forward regarding his contributions which often goes unnoticed whenever the chance has arisen itself.

In the aftermath the Gunners' victory over the Greek side, he called the striker's performance "exceptional" and commended the player's "work-rate".

When Arsenal acquired the Swedish international, existed an expectation his presence would open up the space for the various offensive talents the team possess behind him including the Norwegian captain, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze plus the Brazilian forward.

Numerical Analysis

Arsenal have altered their style this campaign to get possession through midfield faster and have adapted their strategy to become more direct.

This is in part to extract the maximum from Gyokeres, that does not look to drop into midfield to connect passes like the German, rather his primary attribute is considered to be making runs through the two defenders and into the space in behind.

Observing Arsenal currently, one can notice the central players are attempting for the ball that may free the striker for a chance.

This is demonstrated in the 23 opportunities the forward has had, but he has merely managed seven attempts on goal with those chances across ten games, including one coming via the penalty spot.

Strategic Adjustments and Squad Support

The Gunners struggled to break down sides employing low block last season when they fell away during the title race, and their new style aims to damage opponents while playing quickly.

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

One of Gyokeres' three goals so far originated from a spot-kick however this occurred at a time Saka was already been substituted in the 5-0 victory against Leeds.

The manager said Gyokeres is the best penalty taker in the squad during a discussion with ESPN Brazil, yet the duty fell to the English international who took the spot-kick in the win over the Hammers when both were present on the pitch, implying the English attacker might be the primary option to take them this season.

Squad Member Encouragement & Belief

The Arsenal winger, who completed his two hundredth English top flight appearance for Arsenal during the win on Saturday, has backed Gyokeres to succeed.

"In my opinion Viktor's performing extremely impressively," the Englishman said after the match with the Hammers.

"Without question he's going to find the net. The contributions he's bringing to the squad, us as his team-mates, we are extremely appreciative for what he delivers - the manner he holds the ball, how he makes movements, the threat he gives us.

"He represents a big part of the reason we're winning these games. His scoring will arrive. We're aware, we're confident and we have faith in his abilities. I don't think there are concerns. He remains up, he's still content and he's consistently providing maximum effort every game."

Future Prospects for Gyokeres

It is fair to state it has not been the most straightforward of starts for the Swedish international, but that does not mean there aren't signs suggesting things will get improved.

Gyokeres started the campaign attempting catch-up with his conditioning following an interrupted pre-season.

The German's fitness issue has meant him being thrust into situations earlier than possibly planned - this has also caused the connections with creative players supporting him that have not fully developed are being highlighted.

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