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The Gunners are experiencing a strong start this campaign, securing victories in eight of their opening ten games, however it's been less quite as easy for recent striker the Swedish attacker.

After 3 goals in his first four games, the £64m acquisition hasn't found the net for 6 consecutive games, as manager Mikel Arteta revealing he offered the Swedish striker an embrace following Saturday's two-nil win over the Hammers for his hard work.

Playing Time and Squad Dynamics

Gyokeres has featured for full matches in six of Arsenal's opening ten games - more than Arteta initially intended for, due to the fitness issue to Kai Havertz limiting the capacity the manager has to rest the 27-year-old.

Havertz is one of Arteta's most trusted squad members while exists an argument to be made suggesting the German might have been selected instead of Gyokeres in important road fixtures versus Liverpool - Arsenal's sole loss this campaign - the Magpies plus Manchester United, games that they emerged victorious from.

There is also the fact the striker did not have complete pre-season before joining, while missed squad sessions with Sporting when he looked to secure a transfer toward Arsenal.

Goal-Scoring History and Anticipations

But the Swedish international represents a immediate impact addition, who scored ninety-seven goals in one hundred two games with his previous club during two seasons with the Lisbon-based club.

His drought in scoring aren't an issue as the team are winning at the moment, yet he is a player that was brought to the club to help the team across the finish line as they try to secure their initial title after 2020.

Coach's Perspective and Team Adaptation

Arteta has shown recognition of Gyokeres' effort in the opening games and heaped praise upon the striker for his contributions which can go unnoticed when the chance has arisen itself.

In the aftermath the Gunners' win over Olympiacos, he called the forward's display "outstanding" while commended the player's "work-rate".

At the time the club acquired the Swedish international, there was a belief his inclusion would open up opportunities for the multiple attacking talents Arsenal have supporting him in the Norwegian captain, Bukayo Saka, the creative midfielder and Gabriel Martinelli.

Statistical Breakdown

Arsenal have altered their style this campaign to get the ball between the lines faster and have adapted their strategy to be more vertical.

This represents in part to get the best from Gyokeres, that doesn't attempt to drop into midfield and link play similar to the German, rather whose strength is considered as running between both defenders and into the gaps behind them.

Observing Arsenal this season, one can notice the central players are attempting for passes that could release the striker for opportunities.

This is shown in the twenty-three opportunities the forward has received, but he has only mustered 7 attempts on goal with those chances in ten games, including one being from a spot-kick.

Strategic Changes & Team Support

Arsenal struggled to break down sides employing low block last season when they fell away in the title race, and their new approach aims to damage opponents by maintaining tempo.

Arsenal are likewise delivering crosses the ball with increased frequency to generate more chances.

Among the striker's 3 goals this season came from a spot-kick but this occurred when Saka had already been replaced during the 5-0 win against United.

Arteta said Gyokeres represents the top spot-kick specialist in the squad in an interview with ESPN Brazil, yet it was the English international who assumed the spot-kick in the victory against the Hammers when both were on the pitch, suggesting the English attacker could be the primary option to take them this term.

Squad Member Support and Belief

Saka, who completed his two hundredth English top flight appearance with the Gunners in the victory this weekend, has expressed confidence in the Swedish striker to thrive.

"In my opinion Gyokeres' performing extremely well," Saka said after the match with West Ham.

"There's no doubt he's going to score goals. What he's bringing to the squad, we as his team-mates, we are extremely grateful of what he delivers - the manner he holds the ball, the way he makes movements, the threat he provides the team.

"He represents a big part why we're winning these matches. His goals will come. We're aware, we believe that and we believe in his abilities. I don't think there are concerns. He remains up, he continues to be content while he's still providing his best every game."

Future Prospects Regarding Gyokeres

It's reasonable to say it has not been the most straightforward of starts for the Swedish international, however this doesn't imply there are not signs suggesting things will get improved.

Gyokeres began the season playing to recover with his fitness following a disrupted summer preparation.

The German's injury has meant him being thrust into circumstances sooner compared to perhaps planned - it has also meant the relationships with midfielders supporting him which haven't fully developed have been highlighted.

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