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Arsenal are experiencing an impressive start to the campaign, winning 8 from their opening 10 matches, but it hasn't proven quite as straightforward for recent striker the Swedish attacker.

Following three scores during his initial 4 games, this £64m signing has not found the net in six matches, as head coach Mikel Arteta revealing he offered the Swedish forward an embrace after the weekend's two-nil win against the Hammers for his hard work.

Game Time and Squad Factors

The Swedish striker has featured for 90 minutes across six of Arsenal's opening 10 matches - beyond Arteta initially intended for, due to the fitness issue to Kai Havertz limiting the ability the manager has to rest the Swedish international.

The German player is one of the manager's most trusted players while exists a case to be made that the German might have started instead of Gyokeres in important road matches against the Reds - the Gunners' only defeat of the campaign - the Magpies plus Manchester United, which they won.

There is also the fact the striker did not undergo complete pre-season prior to joining, while skipped team sessions at his former club as he attempted to secure a transfer toward north London.

Goal-Scoring Record and Expectations

However the Swedish international represents a immediate impact signing, who scored 97 times in 102 appearances for Sporting in two campaigns at the Portuguese club.

The striker's lack of goals are not a problem as Arsenal are securing victories currently, but he is a player that was signed in to get the team across the finish line while they try to secure their first title since two thousand twenty.

Coach's Perspective & Team Adaptation

The Arsenal manager has shown recognition of Gyokeres' effort during the initial games and showered compliments on the striker regarding his contributions which often goes unnoticed whenever the chance has arisen itself.

Following of Arsenal's victory against the Greek side, he called the striker's performance "outstanding" and praised his "effort level".

At the time the club signed the Swedish international, existed a belief his inclusion would create opportunities to benefit the multiple offensive players the team possess supporting him in the Norwegian captain, Bukayo Saka, the creative midfielder and Gabriel Martinelli.

Numerical Analysis

Arsenal have changed their style this campaign to move the ball through midfield faster while have adjusted their tactics to become more direct.

This is partially to get the maximum from the Swedish striker, who doesn't attempt to drop into midfield to connect passes like Havertz, but whose strength is considered as making runs through the two centre-backs and into the space in behind.

When watching Arsenal currently, one can notice the midfielders are attempting to find the ball that may release the striker for a chance.

This is shown by the 23 opportunities the forward has had, however he has only mustered seven attempts on goal from those opportunities across 10 games, with one coming via a spot-kick.

Strategic Changes and Team Backing

The Gunners had difficulty to penetrate sides employing defensive setup previous campaign when they faded in the title race, and their new style is designed to damage the opposition while playing quickly.

The team are also crossing more regularly with increased frequency to generate more chances.

Among Gyokeres' 3 goals this season originated from the penalty spot but that was when the English winger was already been substituted in the five-nil victory against United.

Arteta stated the Swedish striker is the top spot-kick specialist at the club in an interview for ESPN Brazil, but it was the English international that took the spot-kick in the victory against West Ham when both were on the pitch, suggesting the English winger could be first choice for penalties this season.

Squad Member Support & Confidence

Saka, that completed his 200th English top flight appearance with the Gunners during the win on Saturday, has expressed confidence in Gyokeres to succeed.

"I think Gyokeres' playing really, really impressively," Saka stated post-game against the Hammers.

"There's no doubt he will score goals. What he's providing to the squad, we as his colleagues, we are extremely appreciative for what he does - how he retains possession, the way he makes the runs, the danger he gives the team.

"He represents a significant component of the reason we're securing victories in these matches. His goals will come. We're aware, we're confident and we believe in him. I don't think there's any doubts. He remains positive, he continues to be content and he's still giving maximum effort every game."

Upcoming Prospects Regarding Gyokeres

It is fair to say it has not been the easiest of starts for Gyokeres, but that does not mean there are not indicators to show things will get better.

The striker began the campaign attempting catch-up with his fitness after a disrupted summer preparation.

Havertz's injury has resulted in he has been thrust into situations sooner than possibly anticipated - this has also caused the relationships with midfielders supporting him which haven't quite clicked are being highlighted.

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