"For the last two years I have been in quite a similar situation in different ways where we've been fighting for titles. It has been tough in different stages in the season and the rivals have been close to us in the league table. But luckily we managed to finish first in both seasons I was at Sporting which was obviously amazing. So I think being in this position now with Arsenal, I think it's helping me just having the belief and the excitement being in this position right now and not fearing things too much."
"He wants to kill you. He's got that eye. When he looks at you, he can look a bit intimidating."
Viktor Gyokeres, a Swedish striker signed by Arsenal for $73.4 million, embodies the focused, serious personality that manager Mikel Arteta sought to strengthen the club's trophy ambitions. Known for his intimidating presence and unwavering determination, Gyokeres won consecutive Portuguese league titles and a cup with Sporting Lisbon before joining Arsenal. He earned the Gerd Muller Trophy as Europe's best striker in 2025 with an exceptional 54 goals in 52 games. Drawing on his experience competing for titles at Sporting, Gyokeres expresses confidence in Arsenal's ability to win multiple trophies this season, including a first league title in over 20 years, facing competition from Manchester City and others.
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