Viktor Gyokeres Delivers Brutal Truth About Arsenal's Rocky Season Start

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres has acknowledged experiencing a challenging beginning to his time at the Emirates Stadium but maintains he is gradually adapting to his new environment.

An impressive record of 97 goals across 102 matches at Sporting CP established Gyökeres as one of Europe's most formidable strikers, leading Arsenal to compete for his signature in a transfer deal valued at £63.5 million ($85.4 million) during the summer transfer period.

The scoring touch hasn't been as prolific in north London. A spot-kick in the latest 1–0 victory against Everton marked only Gyökeres's seventh goal for his current team and merely his second Premier League strike since mid-September.

"As a footballer, you can experience phases like this," Gyökeres acknowledged. "That's been my situation over recent weeks. Naturally, we've secured victories, which remains the primary objective when you're part of this club. You aim to make an impact on the field and fulfill your responsibilities.

"You approach it match by match, striving to maximize the opportunities that come your way. I don't dwell on it excessively."

When evaluating his initial period at Arsenal, Gyökeres commented: "I believe I'm performing well, though it remains demanding."

Mikel Arteta Remains Optimistic About Gyökeres's Goal-Scoring Return

Despite Gyökeres not yet completely convincing all supporters in north London, manager Mikel Arteta's confidence remains unwavering.

The manager has consistently supported his expensive acquisition publicly and recently forecasted an improved second portion of the season for Gyökeres as he continues addressing the physical challenges that affected his initial months at the club.

Arteta has even indicated that the returning Gabriel Jesus might be crucial to maximizing Gyökeres's potential following his recovery from a significant knee problem.

Jesus demonstrated exceptional creativity during his early Arsenal period before suffering injury setbacks, and Arteta believes the Brazilian could provide solutions to concerns regarding the team's capacity to supply scoring opportunities for their physical striker.