Mikel Arteta has a few selection dilemmas going into Arsenal’s game against Leeds United.
The Gunners made 11 changes to their side for just the second time ever under their manager in the Champions League clash against Kairat Almaty.
Many of Arsenal’s key players got some well-deserved rest, and most of them are expected to come straight back into the side.
However, one player who started against Kairat should get the nod again against Leeds – Viktor Gyokeres.
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Mikel Arteta must start Viktor Gyokeres for Arsenal vs Leeds United
Gyokeres started and scored within a couple of minutes for Arsenal against Kairat.
The ‘unbelievable‘ Swede has had his struggles this season, but he seemed to form an immediate connection with Kai Havertz in their first start together.
After Gabriel Jesus made way for him in the starting lineup, many feel the Brazilian will come straight back in when Arsenal take on Leeds United on Saturday.
However, we think Mikel Arteta should stick with Gyokeres.
Leeds are not a team who sit back and defend for their lives. In their last three games, the Whites have maintained an average possession of over 50 per cent.
That shows Daniel Farke’s side are not afraid to have a go, which means Arsenal will get opportunities in transition.
As Arteta said at the start of the season, if you give Gyokeres space, ‘he’s going to destroy you’ (Goal), which is why the game against Leeds is perfect for him.
We really hope that both Gyokeres and Havertz will start in attack for Arsenal at Elland Road.
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Viktor Gyokeres has already shown what he can do against Leeds United
Gyokeres hasn’t had many big moments in an Arsenal shirt yet, but he showed his class against Leeds United in the reverse fixture this season.
At the Emirates back in August, the Sweden international was sent through on the left channel by Riccardo Calafiori. He controlled the ball, ran into the box, dribbled past two defenders and scored a lovely goal.
With that much space likely to be on offer again, Gyokeres could have a field day if Arsenal release him early.
That is why the former Sporting man must get the nod ahead of Jesus on Saturday.
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