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Arsenal have enjoyed a remarkable start to the campaign, securing victories in eight from their first ten games, but it has not been as easy for recent striker the Swedish attacker.

After three goals in his initial four games, the expensive acquisition has not found the net for 6 matches, as head coach Mikel Arteta revealing he gave the Sweden forward an embrace after Saturday's two-nil victory over West Ham for his hard work.

Playing Minutes & Team Dynamics

The Swedish striker has played full matches across six from Arsenal's first ten games - more than the manager initially intended him to play, with the knee injury to Kai Havertz restricting the capacity Arteta has to rotate the 27-year-old.

Havertz represents one of Arteta's most reliable squad members and there is a case to be made suggesting the German would have started instead of Gyokeres in big away fixtures against Liverpool - the Gunners' sole loss of the season - the Magpies and Manchester United, which they emerged victorious from.

Additionally, there's the reality the striker didn't have complete pre-season before arriving, while skipped squad training with Sporting as he looked to secure a transfer to north London.

Goal-Scoring History & Anticipations

But the Swedish international is a immediate impact signing, who notched ninety-seven goals across one hundred two games with his previous club during two campaigns at the Lisbon-based club.

The striker's lack of scoring aren't a problem as Arsenal are securing victories at the moment, but he is an athlete that was signed in to get the team over the line while they try to secure their initial title after two thousand twenty.

Coach's Perspective & Squad Adaptation

Arteta has demonstrated recognition for the striker's work rate in the initial matches while showered praise on the forward regarding his work which can go unnoticed when the chance has arisen to do so.

Following the Gunners' win against the Greek side, he described the forward's performance "exceptional" while praised his "work-rate".

At the time the club acquired the Swedish international, existed an expectation his presence would create opportunities to benefit the various offensive players the team possess supporting him including Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and the Brazilian forward.

Numerical Breakdown

The North London club have altered their style this season to move possession through midfield more quickly and have adapted their tactics to be more direct.

This represents partially to extract the best out of the Swedish striker, who does not look to drop into midfield to connect passes like Havertz, but his primary attribute is felt to be making runs through the two centre-backs toward the gaps behind them.

When watching Arsenal this season, it can be seen the central players are attempting for passes that could free the striker for opportunities.

This is demonstrated in the twenty-three opportunities Gyokeres has received, but he has merely mustered 7 attempts on goal with those chances across ten matches, with one coming via a spot-kick.

Tactical Changes and Squad Support

The Gunners had difficulty to break down sides employing low block last season when they fell away during the championship pursuit, so their new style is designed to damage opponents while playing quickly.

Arsenal are likewise delivering crosses the ball more regularly to generate additional opportunities.

One of the striker's 3 goals so far came from a spot-kick however this occurred at a time Saka was already been replaced during the 5-0 victory over United.

Arteta said the Swedish striker represents the best penalty taker in the squad during a discussion for the sports network, but the duty fell to Saka who assumed the penalty during the win against the Hammers when both were on the field, implying the England winger could be the primary option for penalties this term.

Squad Member Encouragement & Belief

The Arsenal winger, that made his two hundredth Premier League appearance with the Gunners during the victory this weekend, has backed the Swedish striker to thrive.

"In my opinion Gyokeres' performing really, really impressively," Saka said after the match against West Ham.

"There's no doubt he will find the net. What he's bringing to this team, us as his colleagues, we're so appreciative for what he delivers - how he retains possession, how he makes movements, the danger he provides the team.

"He's a big part of the reason we're winning these matches. His scoring will come. We're aware, we're confident while we have faith in his abilities. I don't think there are concerns. He's still positive, he's still content while he's consistently giving maximum effort each match."

Upcoming Prospects Regarding The Striker

It is fair to say it hasn't proven the easiest beginning for Gyokeres, however that does not mean there aren't signs to show things will get improved.

The striker began the season attempting to recover regarding his fitness after an interrupted pre-season.

The German's injury has resulted in him being thrust into situations sooner compared to perhaps anticipated - this has also caused the relationships with midfielders supporting him which haven't fully developed are being highlighted.

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