Viktor Gyökeres Nets His First Arsenal Goal In Style

Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goal for Arsenal with a header in a win against Athletic Club at Emirates Stadium. This milestone was achieved shortly after joining Arsenal this summer from Sporting CP for €63 million, as confirmed by reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Gyökeres debuted in a narrow defeat to Villarreal but scored a powerful header after 34 minutes in his second game, assisted by new signing Martín Zubimendi. The goal helped Arsenal win 3-0, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz also scoring. The Swedish striker was applauded by home fans when substituted after 70 minutes, capping off a memorable outing at Emirates. His goal celebration marked a bright start to his Arsenal career, as noted in a recent update that highlighted his header as a significant achievement for the player after his debut.

ARSENAL’S START TO THE SEASON

Arsenal won three and lost two games in preseason. Their attack looked sharp, with Martinelli, Saka, and Gyökeres all scoring goals. The team aims to improve from last season’s second-place finish, where they missed out on the Premier League title by ten points. Arsenal have made a substantial investment this summer after finishing second in the Premier League last season with 74 points, and the new signings impressed during preseason, adding depth to Mikel Arteta’s frontline.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND GYÖKERES?

Arsenal begin their Premier League campaign away at Liverpool, who are the current champions. This will be Gyökeres’s second competitive away game, and Arsenal fans hope he will continue to score goals especially as it will be the first time he plays against another title contender. Arsenal are currently third in the Premier League table, level on points with the leaders, as they target a top-four finish and silverware this season, bolstered by Gyökeres’s promising form to help mount a title challenge.