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The Gunners are experiencing a remarkable start this season, securing victories in 8 from their opening ten matches, but it's been less as easy for new forward Viktor Gyokeres.

Following 3 scores during his first 4 matches, the £64m signing has not found the net for six matches, as manager the Spanish tactician stating he gave the Sweden striker an embrace following Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Hammers for his efforts.

Game Minutes and Squad Dynamics

The Swedish striker has played full matches across six of Arsenal's first ten matches - more than the manager initially intended for, with the knee injury affecting Kai Havertz limiting the capacity the manager has to rest the Swedish international.

Havertz represents one of Arteta's key players and exists a case to be made that Havertz would have started instead of the Swedish striker in big away fixtures against the Reds - the Gunners' only loss this campaign - the Magpies and the Red Devils, games that they emerged victorious from.

Additionally, there's the fact Gyokeres didn't undergo complete pre-season before joining, and missed squad training at his former club as he attempted to secure a transfer toward Arsenal.

Goal-Scoring History and Expectations

But the Swedish international represents a win-now signing, that scored ninety-seven times in 102 appearances with Sporting during his two campaigns at the Portuguese club.

The striker's drought in scoring are not a problem as the team are winning currently, but he represents an athlete who was brought in to help the team over the line as they attempt to secure their initial trophy since 2020.

Coach's Viewpoint & Team Integration

The Arsenal manager has shown an appreciation of the striker's work rate during the opening matches and heaped praise upon the striker regarding his contributions which can go under the radar whenever the opportunity has presented to do so.

In the aftermath the Gunners' victory against Olympiacos, he called the forward's display "outstanding" while praised the player's "work-rate".

When the club signed the Swedish international, there was an expectation his presence would open up opportunities to benefit the multiple attacking talents the team have behind him including the Norwegian captain, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli.

Numerical Analysis

Arsenal have changed their approach this season to get the ball through midfield faster and have adapted their strategy to be more vertical.

This represents partially to extract the best from the Swedish striker, who does not look to drift deeper and connect passes similar to the German, rather his primary attribute is considered to be making runs between the two centre-backs and into the gaps behind them.

When watching Arsenal currently, it can be seen the central players are looking for passes that may free Gyokeres for a chance.

This is demonstrated in the twenty-three chances the forward has received, but he has only managed seven attempts on goal with those chances across 10 games, with one coming via the penalty spot.

Tactical Adjustments & Squad Support

Arsenal had difficulty to penetrate opponents in a low block last season when they faded during the championship pursuit, so their revised style aims to damage the opposition by maintaining tempo.

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

One of the striker's three scores so far originated from the penalty spot but this occurred at a time Saka had already been replaced in the five-nil victory over United.

The manager said Gyokeres represents the best penalty taker at the club in an interview for the sports network, but it was the English international that took the penalty during the victory over West Ham when both were present on the pitch, suggesting the England winger might be first choice for penalties this term.

Teammate Support & Confidence

Saka, that made his 200th Premier League appearance for Arsenal in the win on Saturday, has backed Gyokeres to succeed.

"I think Gyokeres' performing really, really well," the Englishman stated post-game with the Hammers.

"Without question he's going to find the net. What he's bringing to this team, we as his team-mates, we're so appreciative for what he does - how he holds the ball, how he makes movements, the danger he gives us.

"He's a big part of the reason we're securing victories in these games. His goals will come. We know that, we believe that while we have faith in his abilities. I don't think there's any doubts. He remains up, he continues to be content and he's still providing maximum effort every game."

Future Outlook Regarding Gyokeres

It's reasonable to state it hasn't proven the most straightforward of starts for the Swedish international, however that does not mean there aren't signs to show situations will become improved.

Gyokeres started the season attempting catch-up with his fitness after a disrupted pre-season.

The German's fitness issue has meant he has been placed into situations earlier than perhaps anticipated - it has also meant the relationships with midfielders behind him which haven't quite clicked have been highlighted.

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