Alan Shearer issues Viktor Gyökeres verdict as Gunners given new title hopes. Premier League legend Alan Shearer has lauded Viktor Gyökeres. He said that the striker could be the key to Arsenal winning the title. The Swedish international, signed from Sporting CP in the summer, has wasted no time having an impact. He scored the goals regularly in what is a new focal point of attack for Mikel Arteta’s team.
A Complete Centre-Forward
Shearer, the league’s all-time goalscorer also deemed Gyökeres as a “complete centre-forward.” He spoke about the forward’s power, astuteness in his positioning, and most importantly, his quality of finishing. which Shearer identified as one thing Arsenal have been missing in recent seasons. He believes that with Gyökeres in the side, the Gunners will attack with a much greater ruthlessness.
Boost to Arsenal’s Title Chances
Arsenal is getting praises for its attacking play. Moreover, the fluidity of their attacking unit involving Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Ødegaard has been in lights on many occasions. However critics continued to mention the team did not retain a reliable striker to finish their chances consistently. Shearer believes Gyökeres changes this. The forward’s early goal returns and link play has already brought the balance to the side, allowing players such as Saka, Martinelli & Ødegaard to do what they do best around him.
Arteta’s Masterstroke in the Market
The signing of Gyökeres was viewed as a statement move by Arsenal during the transfer window. However, Shearer argued it could prove to be the defining decision of their season. Rivals Manchester City and Liverpool are also strengthening. Arteta’s bold investment in a proven goalscorer is seen as a crucial response to the title challenge.
Fans Share the Optimism
As already mentioned by Shearer, fans are applauding Gyökeres’ effect and work rate. With the season still relatively young, the Swede’s form gives Arsenal fresh hope that they might finally break their long drought without a Premier League title.
