Viktor Gyokeres was one of Arsenal’s few shining lights in their defeat to Bournemouth.
The Gunners had the opportunity to go 12 points clear at the top of the table, but they were nowhere near good enough.
Mikel Arteta’s men were beaten 2-1 and deservedly so, and almost every player needs to take a long, hard look at themselves after the result.
Gyokeres wasn’t incredible by any means, but he was one of Arsenal’s better players and scored their only goal from the penalty spot.
The Swede’s strike seems to have impressed the supporters.
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Arsenal fans react to Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty vs Bournemouth
Arsenal’s usual penalty taker is Bukayo Saka, but the England international missed the game against Bournemouth due to injury.
Viktor Gyokeres stepped up to take the spot kick that the Gunners won, and he converted that in style.
Arsenal fans are beyond impressed, so much so that many have branded him the best penalty taker they have seen in years.
One wrote: “Gyokeres is the best penalty taker we’ve had in recent times. Truly amazing at it.”
Another tweeted: “Gyokeres may not be great, but he is the best penalty taker we’ve ever had. Guy just thumps them into the corner.”
“He has the best ballstriking in the world. Viktor Gyokeres,” said another.
Another Gooner said: “We can say a lot about Gyokeres, but he’s the best penalty taker in the Premier League.”
“Gyokeres is the best in the world from the spot,” tweeted another.
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Arsenal players are not helping Viktor Gyokeres
Gyokeres’ shooting is his biggest strength.
The Swede rarely ever misses the target when he is able to get the shot away, but the problem for him at Arsenal is that he almost never gets that opportunity.
Gyokeres’ runs are often ignored by his teammates, which is extremely frustrating. He has only been put through in a one-on-one situation a handful of times since he joined the club.
Yes, the striker has a lot to improve too, but the fact that his teammates are not stepping up when they need to is the biggest problem right now.
As long as that is not fixed, Gyokeres will not be able to do what he is capable of.
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