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The Gunners have made a remarkable beginning this season, winning 8 from their opening ten matches, but it's been less as straightforward for recent striker the Swedish attacker.

After 3 goals in his first four matches, the expensive acquisition has not found the net in 6 consecutive games, as head coach the Spanish tactician saying he offered the Swedish forward an embrace after Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Hammers in recognition of his hard work.

Playing Minutes & Squad Dynamics

The Swedish striker has featured for 90 minutes in six from Arsenal's opening 10 games - beyond Arteta planned him to play, due to the knee injury affecting the German midfielder limiting the ability the manager has to rest the Swedish international.

Havertz represents one of Arteta's key players while there is a case to be had that the German might have been selected in place of the Swedish striker during big away matches against the Reds - the Gunners' sole loss this campaign - the Magpies and the Red Devils, which they emerged victorious from.

There is also the reality the striker didn't have complete pre-season prior to joining, and skipped squad training with Sporting when he looked to secure a move toward Arsenal.

Goal-Scoring Record and Anticipations

But Gyokeres represents a immediate impact signing, who notched 97 goals across one hundred two appearances for Sporting during his two seasons with the Portuguese club.

His drought in scoring are not a problem since the team are securing victories at the moment, yet he is an athlete that was brought to the club to help the squad over the line while they attempt to win their first title since two thousand twenty.

Coach's Viewpoint & Team Integration

Arteta has demonstrated recognition for the striker's work rate during the opening games and showered praise upon the forward for his work that often goes unnoticed whenever the opportunity has arisen itself.

Following of Arsenal's win over the Greek side, he called the striker's display "exceptional" while commended the player's "effort level".

When the club signed Gyokeres, existed a feeling his inclusion would create opportunities to benefit the multiple offensive players the team have supporting him including Martin Odegaard, the English winger, Eberechi Eze plus the Brazilian forward.

Numerical Analysis

The North London club have altered their approach this campaign to get possession between the lines faster and have adapted their tactics to be more direct.

This represents in part to extract the maximum from the Swedish striker, that does not look to drift into midfield and connect passes similar to Havertz, but whose strength is felt to be running through both centre-backs toward the space behind them.

When watching the Gunners currently, one can notice the central players are attempting for passes that could release the striker for opportunities.

This is demonstrated by the 23 opportunities the forward has had, however he has merely mustered 7 attempts on goal from those chances in ten matches, including one being from the penalty spot.

Tactical Adjustments and Team Backing

Arsenal struggled to break down sides employing low block last season as they fell away during the title race, and their revised style is designed to hurt opponents while playing quickly.

The team are also delivering crosses the ball with increased frequency to generate more chances.

Among the striker's three goals this season came from a spot-kick however that was at a time the English winger was already been replaced during the 5-0 win over Leeds.

The manager said Gyokeres is the best spot-kick specialist in the squad in an interview for the sports network, yet the duty fell to Saka that took the penalty in the victory over West Ham when both were present on the pitch, implying the English winger could be first choice for penalties this season.

Squad Member Encouragement and Confidence

The Arsenal winger, who completed his two hundredth Premier League appearance for Arsenal during the victory this weekend, has expressed confidence in Gyokeres to thrive.

"I think Gyokeres' playing extremely well," the Englishman stated after the match against West Ham.

"Without question he's going to find the net. What he's bringing to the squad, we as his team-mates, we're so appreciative for what he does - the manner he holds the ball, the way he makes movements, the threat he provides the team.

"He's a significant component of the reason we're winning these games. His scoring will arrive. We're aware, we believe that while we have faith in him. I don't believe there are concerns. He remains positive, he continues to be happy while he's still providing his best each match."

Future Outlook for Gyokeres

It is fair to state it hasn't proven the most straightforward beginning for Gyokeres, however this doesn't imply there are not signs suggesting things will get improved.

The striker started the campaign playing catch-up regarding his conditioning after an interrupted summer preparation.

The German's injury has resulted in him being thrust into circumstances earlier than possibly anticipated - it has also meant the relationships with midfielders behind him that have not fully developed have been highlighted.

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