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The Gunners have made a remarkable start this campaign, winning eight of their opening ten games, however it has not been as straightforward for new striker Viktor Gyokeres.

After three scores in his first four games, this £64m acquisition has not found the net for six matches, with head coach Mikel Arteta saying he gave the Sweden striker an embrace after the weekend's two-nil victory against West Ham in recognition of his hard work.

Game Time & Team Dynamics

The Swedish striker has featured for full matches in six of Arsenal's opening ten games - beyond Arteta planned for, due to the fitness issue affecting the German midfielder limiting the capacity the manager possesses to rest the Swedish international.

The German player represents one of the manager's most reliable squad members and there is an argument to be had suggesting the German would have been selected in place of the Swedish striker in important away matches against Liverpool - Arsenal's only defeat of the campaign - Newcastle United plus the Red Devils, which they won.

Additionally, there's the fact the striker did not undergo complete pre-season prior to arriving, and skipped team sessions with Sporting when he attempted to force through a move to Arsenal.

Scoring Record & Anticipations

But the Swedish international is a win-now signing, that notched ninety-seven goals in one hundred two games for Sporting during his two campaigns with the Lisbon-based club.

The striker's lack of scoring are not a problem since Arsenal are winning currently, yet he is an athlete that was brought to the club to help the team across the finish line while they try to secure their initial title after two thousand twenty.

Coach's Viewpoint & Team Adaptation

Arteta has demonstrated recognition of Gyokeres' effort in the opening games while heaped compliments upon the striker regarding his work that often goes under the radar when the chance has arisen itself.

In the aftermath the Gunners' win against Olympiacos, he called the striker's performance "exceptional" while praised his "effort level".

When Arsenal acquired the Swedish international, existed an expectation his presence would open up opportunities for the various attacking players the team possess behind him in the Norwegian captain, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze plus Gabriel Martinelli.

Statistical Analysis

The North London club have altered their style this season to move the ball between the lines faster and have adapted their strategy to become more direct.

This represents partially to get the maximum out of the Swedish striker, that does not look to drift into midfield and link play like Havertz, but whose primary attribute is felt to be making runs through both defenders and into the space behind them.

When watching the Gunners currently, one can notice the midfielders are attempting for passes that could release the striker for opportunities.

This is demonstrated by the 23 chances the forward has received, but he has only mustered 7 shots on target from those opportunities in ten games, including one being from the penalty spot.

Tactical Adjustments & Team Support

Arsenal had difficulty to penetrate sides employing low block last season as they fell away during the championship pursuit, and their revised approach aims to hurt the opposition by maintaining tempo.

Arsenal are likewise crossing more regularly with increased frequency to generate additional opportunities.

One of the striker's 3 scores this season came from the penalty spot but that was when the English winger had already been replaced in the 5-0 win against United.

The manager said the Swedish striker represents the top penalty taker in the squad during a discussion for the sports network, but the duty fell to Saka that took the penalty during the win against West Ham while both were present on the pitch, suggesting the English attacker might be the primary option to take them this season.

Squad Member Support & Belief

Saka, who made his 200th English top flight appearance with the Gunners during the win this weekend, has backed Gyokeres to succeed.

"In my opinion Gyokeres' playing really, really impressively," the Englishman stated post-game with West Ham.

"There's no doubt he's going to find the net. The contributions he's providing to this team, us as his colleagues, we're so grateful of what he does - how he retains possession, how he makes movements, the danger he gives us.

"He represents a significant component of the reason we're securing victories in these games. His scoring will come. We know that, we're confident while we have faith in his abilities. I don't think there are concerns. He's still up, he's still content and he's consistently providing his best each match."

Upcoming Prospects for Gyokeres

It is fair to state it hasn't proven the easiest of starts for the Swedish international, however that does not mean there aren't signs suggesting things will get better.

The striker began the campaign attempting catch-up regarding his conditioning following a disrupted pre-season.

Havertz's fitness issue has resulted in him being placed into situations earlier than possibly anticipated - it has also meant the relationships with creative players supporting him that have not fully developed have been highlighted.

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