Viktor Gyökeres is quickly making a name for himself at Arsenal. He found the back of the net again, helping his team to a solid 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. After the game, you could practically see the smile in his voice. He told TNT Sports how happy he was, mentioning that his new teammates have made joining the squad feel incredibly smooth, even with the usual settling-in period.
The striker explained that the team wanted to improve on their last outing against Liverpool. “I think we did just that,” he noted, clearly pleased with the performance. Scoring at the Emirates, Arsenal’s home stadium, brought an extra layer of joy. “It’s an amazing feeling,” he shared, adding, “It feels great to score, and even better when it leads to a win.”
Settling into Life at Arsenal
Gyökeres couldn’t praise his new colleagues enough. He said, “The guys on the team have been fantastic.” Getting used to the new environment has been “very easy.” However, he also pointed out that there’s always a bit of time needed to adapt to everything new around you, even when things are going well.
Zubimendi’s Surprising Double
When asked about Zubimendi’s goals, Gyökeres sounded genuinely surprised and impressed. He admitted, “Honestly, I never saw him do that in practice.” He was happy to see his teammate pull it off. “The header caught me off guard a bit too,” Gyökeres confessed, “but it was awesome to see him get two goals.”
Looking Ahead to the Champions League
With the league game done, attention quickly shifted. Gyökeres said the team is already focused on their next challenge. “We have a Champions League game coming up on Tuesday,” he highlighted. He made it clear that it’s a competition where Arsenal really wants to make an impact. “We’re going to go out there and give our absolute best to win every single match,” he promised.