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The Gunners are experiencing a strong start to the season, winning 8 from their opening ten games, but it's been less quite as straightforward for recent striker the Swedish attacker.

Following three goals in his first four games, the £64m signing hasn't scored in 6 matches, with head coach the Spanish tactician stating he gave the Sweden striker a hug after Saturday's two-nil win over the Hammers in recognition of his contributions.

Playing Minutes & Squad Dynamics

The Swedish striker has played 90 minutes across six from Arsenal's opening ten games - more than Arteta initially intended for, due to the knee injury to the German midfielder limiting the capacity Arteta has to rest the 27-year-old.

The German player is one of Arteta's most reliable players and there is an argument to be had suggesting the German would have been selected in place of Gyokeres in important away fixtures versus Liverpool - Arsenal's sole defeat this season - Newcastle United plus Manchester United, games that they won.

Additionally, there's the fact the striker did not undergo a full pre-season prior to joining, while skipped team sessions with his former club as he looked to secure a move to Arsenal.

Scoring Record & Anticipations

But Gyokeres is a immediate impact signing, that scored ninety-seven goals across 102 appearances for his previous club in two campaigns at the Lisbon-based club.

His lack of scoring aren't a problem since Arsenal are winning currently, yet he is an athlete who was brought to the club to help the team over the line while they try to win their first title since two thousand twenty.

Manager's Perspective and Team Adaptation

The Arsenal manager has shown recognition for the striker's work rate during the opening matches while heaped compliments upon the striker for his contributions which often goes under the radar when the opportunity has presented itself.

Following of Arsenal's victory against the Greek side, he described the striker's performance "outstanding" while commended the player's "work-rate".

When the club signed the Swedish international, existed a belief his inclusion would open up opportunities to benefit the various offensive players Arsenal possess supporting him including Martin Odegaard, the English winger, the creative midfielder plus Gabriel Martinelli.

Numerical Analysis

The North London club have altered their style this season to get the ball between the lines more quickly and have adjusted their tactics to be more vertical.

This is partially to extract the maximum out of the Swedish striker, that doesn't attempt to drop into midfield and link play like Havertz, rather whose primary attribute is considered to be making runs between the two centre-backs toward the gaps behind them.

Observing Arsenal this season, one can notice the central players are attempting for the ball that could free Gyokeres for a chance.

This is demonstrated by the twenty-three chances the forward has received, but he has merely mustered 7 attempts on goal from those opportunities across ten games, with one coming via the penalty spot.

Tactical Changes and Squad Backing

The Gunners had difficulty to break down opponents employing low block last season as they fell away during the title race, and their revised style is designed to hurt the opposition by maintaining tempo.

Arsenal are also crossing more regularly more regularly to create more chances.

One of the striker's three scores this season came from a spot-kick however that was when Saka was already been replaced in the 5-0 win against Leeds.

Arteta said the Swedish striker is the top spot-kick specialist in the squad in an interview with ESPN Brazil, yet it was the English international who took the spot-kick during the win against West Ham while both were on the pitch, implying the English winger might be the primary option to take them this season.

Squad Member Encouragement & Belief

The Arsenal winger, who completed his 200th Premier League appearance for Arsenal during the victory on Saturday, has expressed confidence in Gyokeres to thrive.

"In my opinion Viktor's playing really, really well," Saka said after the match with the Hammers.

"There's no doubt he's going to find the net. What he's providing to the squad, we as his colleagues, we are extremely appreciative for what he delivers - the manner he holds the ball, how he makes movements, the threat he provides the team.

"He represents a significant component why we're securing victories in these games. His scoring will arrive. We're aware, we're confident while we believe in his abilities. I don't think there's any concerns. He's still up, he's still content while he's consistently providing maximum effort each match."

Future Outlook for The Striker

It's reasonable to state it has not been the easiest of starts for the Swedish international, but that does not mean there aren't signs suggesting things will become better.

Gyokeres began the season attempting to recover regarding his conditioning after an interrupted pre-season.

Havertz's injury has meant he has been thrust into circumstances earlier than perhaps anticipated - this has also caused the connections with creative players supporting him which haven't fully developed are being emphasized.

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