"Arteta believes the 27-year-old makes the Gunners "a much better team", explaining his signing has made them "much more unpredictable", pinpointing his athleticism and work-rate as stand-out attributes. "He's so physical and the way he presses the ball, and holds the ball, that's phenomenal," the Spaniard said after the victory in the Champions League. Arteta's view that Gyokeres offers more than just goals is supported by the data, particularly when it comes to winning the ball back in advanced positions."
"That hard-running style also extends to when Arsenal are in possession, with Gyokeres repeatedly making intelligent, probing runs to stretch and stress defences. The Swede has made more off-the-ball runs into the penalty area than any other Premier League player this season. He also ranks third for off-the-ball runs directed in behind opposition defensive lines, regularly offering a threatening outlet for Arsenal's creative players such as Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze and Martin Zubimendi."
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice in Arsenal's 4-0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, ending a nine-game goalless run for club and country. His athleticism, pressing and ball-holding add physicality and unpredictability to Arsenal's attack. Gyokeres leads the Premier League for 'high pressure' actions in the final third with 199 such efforts and also dominates high pressures inside the opposition penalty area. He makes the most off-the-ball runs into the penalty area and ranks third for runs played in behind defensive lines, providing a consistent outlet for creative teammates. His arrival supplies a focal number nine Arsenal lacked last season.
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