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Arsenal have enjoyed a remarkable beginning to the season, winning 8 from their opening ten games, however it's been less quite as straightforward for recent forward the Swedish attacker.

After three scores in his first 4 games, this £64m acquisition hasn't scored for six matches, as head coach Mikel Arteta saying he offered the Swedish forward an embrace following Saturday's two-nil victory over West Ham in recognition of his efforts.

Playing Time and Squad Factors

The Swedish striker has played 90 minutes across six from Arsenal's opening ten matches - more than Arteta planned him to play, with the knee injury affecting the German midfielder limiting the capacity the manager has to rest the Swedish international.

Havertz represents one of Arteta's key squad members and there is an argument to be had suggesting Havertz would have started instead of Gyokeres in important away fixtures against Liverpool - the Gunners' only defeat this season - the Magpies plus the Red Devils, which they emerged victorious from.

Additionally, there's the fact the striker did not undergo a full pre-season prior to arriving, while skipped team training at his former club as he attempted to secure a transfer to north London.

Goal-Scoring History & Expectations

But the Swedish international represents a immediate impact signing, that notched 97 times in 102 appearances for Sporting in his two seasons at the Lisbon-based club.

His lack of goals aren't an issue since the team are winning at the moment, yet he represents an athlete that was brought in to get the team over the line while they try to secure their first trophy since two thousand twenty.

Manager's Viewpoint & Squad Adaptation

The Arsenal manager has shown an appreciation for Gyokeres' effort in the opening matches while showered compliments upon the striker regarding his work which often goes unnoticed when the chance has arisen itself.

Following the Gunners' victory against the Greek side, he described the forward's display "exceptional" and commended the player's "work-rate".

At the time Arsenal signed Gyokeres, existed a belief his presence would open up the space for the multiple attacking players the team have supporting him including Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, the creative midfielder and Gabriel Martinelli.

Statistical Analysis

The North London club have altered their approach this season to get the ball through midfield faster while have adjusted their tactics to be more direct.

This is partially to extract the maximum from the Swedish striker, who does not look to drop into midfield to connect passes similar to the German, rather his primary attribute is felt as running between both centre-backs and into the space in behind.

Observing the Gunners currently, it can be seen the midfielders are looking for passes that could free the striker for a chance.

This is shown in the twenty-three opportunities Gyokeres has had, however he has only mustered seven attempts on goal from those opportunities in ten matches, with one coming via the penalty spot.

Tactical Changes and Squad Support

Arsenal struggled to penetrate sides employing defensive setup previous campaign as they fell away in the title race, so their revised approach aims to hurt opponents by playing quickly.

Arsenal are likewise delivering crosses the ball with increased frequency to generate additional opportunities.

One of the striker's three goals so far came from a spot-kick however this occurred when the English winger had already been replaced during the five-nil win over United.

Arteta said the Swedish striker represents the best penalty taker in the squad during a discussion for ESPN Brazil, yet the duty fell to the English international that assumed the penalty in the victory against the Hammers while both were present on the field, suggesting the England winger might be the primary option to take them this season.

Teammate Encouragement and Belief

Saka, that completed his 200th English top flight appearance for Arsenal during the win on Saturday, has expressed confidence in Gyokeres to thrive.

"I think Gyokeres' playing really, really well," the Englishman said post-game with the Hammers.

"Without question he's going to find the net. The contributions he's bringing to this team, we as his team-mates, we are extremely appreciative of what he delivers - how he holds the ball, the way he makes the runs, the threat he gives the team.

"He represents a big part of the reason we're securing victories in these games. His scoring will come. We know that, we believe that while we have faith in him. I don't believe there's any doubts. He's still positive, he's still content while he's consistently giving maximum effort each match."

Future Prospects Regarding Gyokeres

It is fair to state it has not been the most straightforward of starts for Gyokeres, but this doesn't imply there are not indicators suggesting situations will become better.

Gyokeres began the season attempting catch-up regarding his conditioning after a disrupted summer preparation.

The German's fitness issue has meant he has been placed into circumstances sooner compared to perhaps planned - it has also meant the relationships with midfielders supporting him that have not fully developed are being highlighted.

The striker represents a eager movement maker and consistently looks for {space|g