Viktor Gyokeres gets the first Arsenal goal before 2025/26 Premier League season, video

• Viktor Gyokeres was involved in 125 goals during his time at Sporting CP before moving to the Premier League to join Arsenal
• Some Arsenal fans raised doubts about the Swedish international after his difficult first excursions during the season
• A former teammate of the new Arsenal signing has spoken strongly about the productive attacker, which is expected to shine in EPL

Star Forward Viktor Gyokeres opened his Arsenal account with a goal that helped the team to assert the Emirates Cup, when Mikel Arteta’s side swept past Athletic Bilbao 3-0.

Gunners completed the signing of the Swedish international striker from Sporting Lisbon at £ 63.7 million from Sporting Lisbon at the end of July and ended months of expectation for a natural, out-and-out no. 9.

Gyokeres debuted in a defeat for 1-0 for the season against Tottenham in Hong Kong and failed to score again against Villarreal earlier this week. His breakthrough finally came in his third excursion and found the net against Athletic Bilbao.

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Gyökeres opens Arsenal Tally

As reported by Flashscore, the 27-year-old broke the dead position in Arsenal’s last match before the season, on the way in an exact cross from the newcomer Martin Zubimendi.

The goal was remarkable given his modest flight record – only four led strikes in 102 matches for Sporting – something rival fans had pointed to as a weakness. However, his well -taken heading proved that he could be a force in the air.

Bukayo Saka doubled the lead just before the interval, and Kai hasertz added a third late in the match. The fixture ended with a penalty park, which Arsenal won 6-5.

The victory comes just over a week before their Premier League opener away to Manchester United – a chance to make an early statement in the title.

Look at Gyokere’s first arsenal goals here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivyfsaxkgye

Gyokere’s statistics

Gyöpes arrives in northern London as one of Europe’s most productive goal scores. Transfermarkt data shows that he netted 97 goals and delivered 28 assists in 102 performances for sports in all competitions.

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Only during the 2024/25 season did he score 54 goals and helped 13 times in 52 matches – an extraordinary return.

Meanwhile, talking to talk sports, praised the former teammate of Coventry City Ben Sheaf signing:

“Knowing VIK personally and having played with him, I am convinced that he will take on the challenge. He gives qualities that Arsenal currently lacks.

” For a long time they have needed a real number nine. Hafertz has done well there, but VIK is another type of forward – a natural striker who enjoys leading the line and scoring goals. He is exactly what the team and the fans have asked for. “

Gyokeres explains Arsenal movement

Previous, Yen.com.gh Reported on Viktor Gyokere’s explanation for choosing Arsenal over other top clubs that strive for their signature.

The likes Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are understood to have all monitored the talented attacker, who has established itself as one of the most productive forward in world football.