Arsenal Fans Spot Something Different About Viktor Gyokeres After Bayern Munich Cameo

According to a report by Football London on Thursday October 22, 2026, Viktor Gyokeres has endured a difficult start to the season at Arsenal, but his performance against Bayern Munich has given supporters reasons to remain optimistic about the Swedish striker.

Gyokeres scored 21 goals across all competitions during his first campaign after joining Arsenal from Sporting CP for £64 million, helping the club secure the Premier League title.

However, he has yet to find the net for Arsenal this season, with his last goal for the club coming against Fulham in May. His four goals in four games for Sweden during the international break suggest that his scoring ability remains intact.

After struggling during Arsenal’s Champions League match against Lille last week, Gyokeres had to settle for substitute appearances. His latest opportunity came on Wednesday night against Bayern Munich, where he made a valuable contribution.

The striker replaced Kai Havertz in the 68th minute, with Arsenal trailing 2-1. Fourteen minutes later, he held the ball up inside the penalty area before laying it off with one touch to Declan Rice, who scored Arsenal’s equaliser in the 82nd minute.

The contribution highlighted the qualities supporters have been waiting to see from Gyokeres, particularly his ability to involve teammates in dangerous attacking situations.

One Arsenal fan wrote on social media: “Kai Havertz wouldn’t have been in the box to lay that onto Rice. Gyokeres might not be too good but his striker instincts are top-notch.”

Another supporter defended the striker’s commitment, saying: “The only time I would give up on Gyokeres is if I see him being lazy and uninterested. He works his heart out for Arsenal, he presses and defends for the team.”

A third fan praised his involvement in the equaliser, posting: “Sensational hold up play by Gyokeres. My Striker.”

Rice also praised Gyokeres after the match, telling TNT Sports that the forward had been making “such a good impact” from the bench. The performance followed another encouraging substitute appearance against Nottingham Forest.

With Everton next on Arsenal’s Premier League schedule, some supporters are calling for Gyokeres to start, believing his recent displays could justify a place in the starting lineup ahead of Havertz.

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