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The Gunners are experiencing an impressive start to the campaign, securing victories in 8 from their first ten matches, but it hasn't proven as straightforward for new striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Following three scores during his first 4 matches, this £64m acquisition has not found the net in six consecutive games, as manager Mikel Arteta stating he gave the Swedish forward an embrace after Saturday's two-nil victory over the Hammers in recognition of his contributions.

Game Minutes & Squad Factors

Gyokeres has played full matches across six from Arsenal's first ten matches - more than Arteta initially intended him to play, with the fitness issue to the German midfielder limiting the ability Arteta has to rest the 27-year-old.

Havertz is one of Arteta's most trusted squad members and exists an argument to be had that the German might have been selected in place of Gyokeres in big away matches against the Reds - the Gunners' only defeat this campaign - Newcastle United plus the Red Devils, games that they emerged victorious from.

There is also the reality the striker didn't have a full summer preparation before joining, and skipped team sessions at his former club as he looked to force through a move toward north London.

Scoring Record & Anticipations

However Gyokeres represents a immediate impact addition, that notched 97 goals in one hundred two games for Sporting during two campaigns with the Portuguese club.

His drought in goals are not an issue as Arsenal are securing victories at the moment, yet he is an athlete that was signed in to help the team across the finish line while they try to secure their initial title since two thousand twenty.

Coach's Perspective and Team Integration

Arteta has demonstrated an appreciation for the striker's work rate in the initial games while showered praise on the forward for his work that often goes under the radar when the chance has presented itself.

Following the Gunners' win over Olympiacos, he described the striker's display "outstanding" while praised the player's "effort level".

When Arsenal signed Gyokeres, there was a feeling his presence would create opportunities to benefit the various offensive talents the team possess supporting him including Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli.

Numerical Breakdown

The North London club have altered their approach this campaign to get possession between the lines more quickly while have adjusted their tactics to become more vertical.

This is in part to extract the maximum out of the Swedish striker, who doesn't attempt to drift into midfield to link play similar to Havertz, but whose strength is felt to be running through both centre-backs and into the gaps in behind.

When watching Arsenal this season, it can be seen the midfielders are looking to find passes that could free the striker for a chance.

This is demonstrated in the twenty-three chances the forward has received, but he has merely mustered 7 attempts on goal from those chances in ten matches, with one being from a spot-kick.

Strategic Adjustments and Squad Backing

Arsenal had difficulty to break down opponents employing low block last season as they faded during the championship pursuit, and their revised style aims to hurt opponents while maintaining tempo.

Arsenal are also crossing more regularly with increased frequency to create more chances.

One of Gyokeres' 3 goals this season came from the penalty spot however that was at a time Saka had already been substituted during the 5-0 victory against Leeds.

The manager stated Gyokeres is the top penalty taker in the squad during a discussion with the sports network, but it was Saka that took the spot-kick in the victory over the Hammers when both were present on the pitch, suggesting the England winger could be the primary option to take them this season.

Teammate Support & Confidence

Saka, that made his 200th English top flight appearance for Arsenal during the win this weekend, has expressed confidence in the Swedish striker to thrive.

"In my opinion Gyokeres' playing extremely impressively," Saka said post-game with West Ham.

"There's no doubt he's going to score goals. What he's bringing to the squad, we as his team-mates, we're so grateful for what he delivers - the manner he retains possession, how he makes the runs, the danger he gives us.

"He represents a significant component of the reason we're securing victories in these matches. His goals will arrive. We know that, we believe that while we have faith in him. I don't think there's any concerns. He remains up, he's still content and he's still providing his best every game."

Upcoming Prospects for The Striker

It is fair to say it has not been the easiest of starts for Gyokeres, but this doesn't imply there aren't signs suggesting situations will get better.

Gyokeres started the season playing to recover with his fitness after a disrupted summer preparation.

The German's fitness issue has meant he has been thrust into situations earlier than perhaps planned - this has also caused the connections with creative players supporting him which haven't quite clicked have been emphasized.

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