Gradually, the criticism surrounding Viktor Gyokeres is diminishing, as in 2026 the Swedish forward, who left Sporting last summer, begins to justify the investment of over €60 million that Arsenal made for him. His brace against Sunderland this Saturday, in a 3-0 victory, confirmed the good form he is in: four goals scored in the last four matches, enhancing the statistical data of a 2026 that is becoming very productive. Since January 1st, Gyokeres has more direct contributions (goals and assists) to goals than any other player in the Premier League across all competitions. The Swede has accumulated eight: six goals and two assists during this period. This performance already matches what he achieved in 2025 while playing for the Gunners: seven goals and one assist, but in 26 matches. Since the beginning of the year, he has only needed 10 games to reach the numbers he currently has. After facing much criticism directed at him, the fact is that Gyokeres is the top scorer of the team leading the Premier League and is getting closer week by week to a title that has eluded them since 2004.
From Criticism Gyokeres Begins remains central to this story.
From Criticism Gyokeres Begins remains central to this story.
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