"Even if the Gunners are big favourites to pick up another three points this afternoon, there are no easy matches in the Premier League, and if there's one criticism of Mikel Arteta's side it's that they rely too much on set pieces for goals. Arsenal's defence is rock solid, and their record for set-piece goals is very strong, but it would certainly be good if they were able to create more from open play to."
"Still, looking at Arsenal's line up this afternoon, my immediate instinct is that Gyokeres will struggle in front of goal again ?? ???????? ? ? Saliba partners Gabriel? Rice pulling the strings ? Gyokeres leads the line Give it everything again, Gunners ? Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 1, 2025 Perhaps I'll soon be proved wrong, but using Eberechi Eze on the left instead of in the centre looks like the better choice here."
"Instead, it's Leandro Trossard starting on the left of the front three, and he's not really a classic winger who's going to whip balls into the box that Gyokeres can feed off. Is Eberechi Eze the key to Arsenal getting the best out of Viktor Gyokeres? One of Arsenal's best goals this season was that flowing team move against Nottingham Forest, which culminated in Eze crossing it first time into the box for Gyokeres to finish."
Arsenal have named a starting XI away to Burnley that continues to show heavy reliance on set pieces for goals. The defence remains strong and the team converts well from set-piece situations, yet open-play creativity is limited. Viktor Gyokeres has only five goals this season, three in the Premier League, and the current front three selection may reduce the quality of service he receives. Leandro Trossard on the left is not a traditional winger who delivers frequent crosses, whereas Eberechi Eze has provided effective assists from wide positions. A return to more central Eze involvement could improve Gyokeres' scoring opportunities.
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