Gyokeres acknowledges the scarcity of goals at Arsenal and promises to improve.

Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish forward for Arsenal, has finally ended his goal drought that has plagued him since 2026, proving decisive in his team’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Chelsea. This match not only marked Gyokeres’ return to the scoresheet but also earned him the man of the match title, following a performance that included a goal and an assist. With this win, Arsenal is drawing closer to the coveted English League Cup final, raising fans’ expectations.

In statements to Sky Sports, Gyokeres did not hesitate to acknowledge the difficulty of the clash: “I think it was a tough game. We defended well. They were, as always, dangerous on the counterattacks, but I think we defended well. It was a shame to concede two goals, but offensively we scored three, so I’m happy with that.” The forward also highlighted the importance of Ben White’s assist, emphasizing the chemistry they have developed since their time together at Brighton: “It’s not his first assist for me. I knew he was trying to find me, and he did, so it was good.”

Although the victory was celebrated, Gyokeres is not entirely satisfied, admitting the need to improve his goal-scoring performance. “That’s what I need to do [score more goals], and I can do it more often. We won today, and we will continue. It’s still the second leg, but it’s clear that it’s good to come out with a win and an advantage for the second leg, but we still have to put in a good performance in the second game.” The player’s team-centered attitude reflects his maturity and commitment to the team, revealing that, despite his individual contribution, the focus remains on collective achievement.

Gyokeres, who has previously played for Sporting, now has a crucial role at Arsenal, and fans hope that this goal will serve as a boost for a more prolific period. With the team moving towards the next stage of the League Cup, the pressure on the forward’s shoulders is increasing, but so are the expectations. Arsenal appears to be finding the right rhythm, and Gyokeres, with his new form, could be the key piece that was missing for the team to shine even brighter.