Viktor Gyokeres is just two goals away from becoming the highest-scoring Arsenal player in his debut campaign since Alexander Lacazette in 2017/18.
Back in the 2017/18 season, the French striker netted 17 times; meanwhile, Gyokeres currently has 15 goals after his brace against Tottenham.
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Gyokeres produced his best Arsenal performance so far in the North London derby as his two goals fired the Gunners to a 4-1 win in N17.
Andrea Berta pushed hard for Gyokeres over the summer, and despite some questionable performances, his goal record is very hard to argue with right now.
Viktor Gyokeres close to becoming Arsenal’s most prolific debut striker since 2018
Viktor Gyokeres is now close to becoming Arsenal’s most prolific debut striker since 2018, according to Squawka, which should silence many critics.
Alexander Lacazette managed 17 goals during his first campaign, and Gyokeres is now just two behind that tally with many games still to play.
Lacazette earned mixed reviews during his time at the Emirates Stadium, but his goal record of 17 in his debut season is hard to argue against.
Meanwhile, LiveScore stats show that two goals would also make him the highest-scoring striker under Mikel Arteta, again overtaking Lacazette’s record from 2020/21.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 15 goals in 2020/21, Kai Havertz also netted 15 last season, and Gabriel Jesus is next on 11 during the 2022/23 campaign.
Gyokeres’ 15 goals also make him the Gunners’ leading scorer in all competitions this term, four more than Gabriel Martinelli.
Viktor Gyokeres’ hard work at Arsenal is paying off
Following the win over Spurs, Eberechi Eze said Gyokeres is an inspiration at Arsenal, given the hard work he continues to produce in training.
Gyokeres’ finishing has looked so sharp in Arsenal training, and his finish against Spurs for his first goal is exactly what he’s been showing at London Colney.
The 27-year-old set himself up nicely and lashed his effort beyond the reach of Guglielmo Vicario to restore the Gunners’ lead.
Gyokeres is hugely popular behind the scenes at Arsenal, and his teammates will be buzzing to now see him doing so well. But now, following his brace, it’s time for the striker to kick on in N5.
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