Arteta confident Gyokeres can boost Arsenal’s push for silverware

Arteta confident Gyokeres can boost Arsenal’s push for silverware

LONDON, Feb 28 — Mikel Arteta believes Viktor Gyokeres can play a key role in Arsenal F.C.’s pursuit of multiple trophies after the striker’s recent surge in form.

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LONDON, Feb 28 — Mikel Arteta believes Viktor Gyokeres can play a key role in Arsenal F.C.’s pursuit of multiple trophies after the striker’s recent surge in form.

Gyokeres struck twice in last weekend’s 4-1 win over Tottenham and has now netted eight goals in all competitions in 2026, taking his league tally to 10 — already more than any Arsenal player managed in the top flight last season.

With Arsenal leading the Premier League and still competing in the UEFA Champions League, League Cup and FA Cup, Arteta said the 27-year-old will only improve as he adapts further to English football.

Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday aiming to protect their five-point lead, while Manchester City could cut the gap with a win at Leeds. In Europe, the Gunners face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last 16. — AFP

Arsenal's Swedish striker #14 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 22, 2026. — AFP pic

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