Viktor Gyokeres has now scored five goals in 12 games for Arsenal
There is never a bad time for a striker to score, but Viktor Gyokeres' relief was obvious as he ended a barren run with two goals in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid. It can be the start of a prolific spell, manager Mikel Arteta believes.
After three goals in his first four matches, £64m signing Gyokeres failed to find the net in Arsenal's next seven games and looked visibly frustrated at times.
But his team-mates continued to praise his overall impact and Arteta said he gave the striker a hug after Arsenal's 2-0 win over West Ham on Saturday in appreciation for the effort he was putting in.
The 27-year-old has had to play more than was planned at this stage of the season because of a knee injury to Kai Havertz, featuring for 90 minutes seven times in Arsenal's opening 12 matches.
