The man in the mask finally returned to cause misery, but this time, it was for the opposition. Viktor Gyökeres shook off a heavy weight. He scored his first goals for Arsenal, bagging two in a commanding 5-0 win over Leeds. This big victory pushed Mikel Arteta’s team right to the top of the Premier League table. Fans had waited, and Gyökeres delivered, turning a stressful situation into pure joy for the Gunners faithful.
His first goal came in the 48th minute. It was a beautiful piece of work, created down the left side of the field. This play had a familiar feel, reminding many of his standout days playing for Sporting. The Swedish forward wasn’t done yet, adding his second goal in the 90th minute plus five, converting a penalty kick with calm. It had been a while since Gyökeres found the net. His last goal was on May 25, the day Sporting beat Benfica in the Portuguese Cup final.
After the game, Viktor Gyökeres clearly felt pleased with how he performed. “It’s very good to score two goals,” he said, smiling. “Also, I am very happy with the result.” He knows the game comes with its own kind of pressure. “There is always pressure, even when you score,” he noted. But he had a feeling his time would come. “I knew that, sooner or later, I would take advantage of the opportunities.” Winning by such a margin made it a truly special day for him and the team. “We won by 5-0. Therefore, it was a full day.”
Gyökeres also talked about getting back up to speed. “I had a short pre-season and haven’t been training for many weeks yet,” he explained. So, playing a full 90 minutes was a big step for him. “As such, it was important to complete another 90 minutes; I got to know the team a little better.” He’s finding his rhythm. “I felt more comfortable with the team’s way of playing.” He knows what works best for him. “I feel good when I come from behind with the ball and cut inside. When that happens… I usually take the opportunity.” This match showed everyone exactly what he means.