Arsenal are Premier League champions, and nobody can say they do not deserve it.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been the best team in England this season, and almost every player in the squad has played some part in that success.
Many of them will only get better next season too, which is a frightening thought for the rest of the league.
However, Michael Owen believes Arsenal are still not entirely convinced by one of their biggest attacking players – Viktor Gyokeres.
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Michael Owen says Arsenal are ‘not happy’ with Viktor Gyokeres
Gyokeres arrived at Arsenal with huge expectations on his shoulders after his incredible goalscoring record at Sporting CP.
The Swede was signed to give Arteta something the Gunners had been missing for years – a proper focal point up front who could occupy defenders and finish chances.
In many ways, he has done exactly that.
Gyokeres has scored important goals, bullied centre-backs and helped create space for the likes of Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli.
However, because he has not scored at the same rate as Erling Haaland, there has still been plenty of debate about whether Arsenal need even more up front.
Owen clearly thinks the Gunners are not completely satisfied with what they have there.
Speaking about Arsenal’s next step, he said, as per The Metro: “They’ve won it playing like this at the moment, that’s not to say they’re going to be like this forever.
“Arsenal would love to find another centre-forward – they’re not happy with Gyokeres really. They’re not happy with a couple of positions.
“If someone becomes available that’s top, if a Thierry Henry becomes available again, they’d move heaven and earth to get somebody like that in.
“That might change the dynamic of things as well.”
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Arsenal should be happy with Gyokeres but his role could change
It feels harsh to suggest Arsenal are not happy with Gyokeres after the season he has just had.
No, he has not produced Haaland-like numbers, but 21 goals in a debut campaign is still a very good return for a player adjusting to a new club, new league and new level of pressure.
Gyokeres has also given Arsenal something beyond goals with his pressing, movement and physical presence.
That said, Arsenal should still look to strengthen if an elite forward becomes available this summer.
Julian Alvarez has been linked with the Gunners, and if there is even a realistic chance of signing him, Andrea Berta should do everything possible to make it happen.
If a player like Alvarez arrives, Gyokeres may no longer be guaranteed to start every week, but he would still have a massive role to play in a squad fighting for every major trophy.
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