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Arsenal have made an impressive beginning to the campaign, winning eight from their opening 10 matches, but it's been less as straightforward for new striker the Swedish attacker.

After three scores during his first 4 matches, the £64m signing has not scored in six matches, as manager the Spanish tactician saying he offered the Swedish forward a hug following the weekend's two-nil win over West Ham in recognition of his contributions.

Game Time and Squad Dynamics

Gyokeres has played 90 minutes across six from Arsenal's first 10 matches - beyond Arteta initially intended for, with the knee injury affecting the German midfielder limiting the capacity the manager possesses to rest the Swedish international.

Havertz represents one of the manager's key players and exists an argument to be made suggesting the German might have started in place of the Swedish striker during important away matches against Liverpool - the Gunners' sole loss this season - Newcastle United and the Red Devils, games that they won.

There is also the reality Gyokeres didn't undergo complete summer preparation prior to joining, and skipped team training at his former club when he attempted to secure a transfer toward Arsenal.

Scoring History & Expectations

However the Swedish international represents a win-now signing, that notched ninety-seven times in 102 appearances for his previous club during his two campaigns at the Portuguese team.

The striker's lack of goals are not a problem as Arsenal are winning at the moment, yet he represents a player that was brought to the club to get the squad over the line as they try to secure their first trophy after two thousand twenty.

Manager's Perspective and Team Integration

Arteta has demonstrated an appreciation for the striker's effort during the initial games and heaped praise on the forward regarding his work which can go unnoticed whenever the opportunity has presented to do so.

In the aftermath of Arsenal's victory over Olympiacos, he called the forward's performance "outstanding" while commended the player's "effort level".

At the time the club signed the Swedish international, existed an expectation his inclusion would open up the space to benefit the various offensive players Arsenal have supporting him in Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, the creative midfielder plus Gabriel Martinelli.

Statistical Analysis

The North London club have altered their style this season to move possession between the lines more quickly while have adjusted their strategy to become more vertical.

This represents in part to get the maximum from the Swedish striker, who does not look to drop deeper to link play similar to the German, but whose strength is felt as making runs between both defenders and into the gaps behind them.

Observing Arsenal this season, one can notice the midfielders are attempting to find the ball that may free the striker for opportunities.

This is shown by the 23 opportunities the forward has had, but he has merely mustered 7 shots on target from those opportunities across ten matches, with one coming via a spot-kick.

Tactical Changes & Team Support

Arsenal struggled to break down opponents employing defensive setup last season as they fell away during the championship pursuit, so their revised approach is designed to hurt opponents while maintaining tempo.

Arsenal are also delivering crosses more regularly more regularly to create more chances.

Among Gyokeres' 3 goals so far originated from the penalty spot but that was at a time the English winger had already been replaced during the five-nil win over Leeds.

The manager stated the Swedish striker represents the top spot-kick specialist at the club during a discussion with the sports network, but it was Saka that took the penalty in the victory against West Ham when both were on the pitch, suggesting the England attacker could be first choice to take them this term.

Squad Member Encouragement and Confidence

The Arsenal winger, who completed his 200th Premier League appearance with the Gunners during the victory this weekend, has backed Gyokeres to succeed.

"In my opinion Gyokeres' performing really, really impressively," Saka stated post-game with West Ham.

"Without question he's going to score goals. The contributions he's bringing to this team, us as his team-mates, we are extremely grateful of what he delivers - how he retains possession, the way he makes the runs, the danger he gives us.

"He's a significant component why we're winning these games. His scoring will arrive. We know that, we're confident and we believe in him. I don't think there's any doubts. He's still positive, he's still content while he's still giving maximum effort each match."

Future Outlook for The Striker

It is fair to say it has not been the most straightforward beginning for the Swedish international, but that does not mean there aren't indicators suggesting things will get improved.

The striker started the season playing catch-up regarding his conditioning following an interrupted pre-season.

The German's injury has resulted in him being placed into circumstances earlier than perhaps planned - it has also meant the relationships with midfielders supporting him that have not fully developed have been highlighted.

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