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Tottenham legend says Arsenal star plays like ‘a child’, but he would walk into the Spurs XI

Tottenham legend Teddy Sheringham has given a scathing verdict on Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres, who lifted the Premier League title last season. Spurs’ biggest issue…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Tottenham legend says Arsenal star plays like ‘a child’, but he would walk into the Spurs XI
Key Things to Know
  • Teddy Sheringham criticized Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres for playing like a child, yet Spurs Web argues he would start for Tottenham.
  • Sheringham stated that the 28-year-old Sweden striker constantly gives away possession and lacks hold-up play understanding.
  • Writer Bharad Thirumalai notes Tottenham has lacked a clinical striker, with Dominic Solanke unfit and Omar Marmoush lacking composure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Teddy Sheringham criticized Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres, claiming the 28-year-old forward still plays like a child and constantly gives the ball away. Despite Sheringham's harsh assessment, writer Bharad Thirumalai argues that Gyokeres would easily walk into Tottenham's starting lineup given the club's current struggles at the number nine position under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Thirumalai highlights that Spurs currently lack clinical finishing, with Dominic Solanke struggling for fitness and summer signing Omar Marmoush lacking composure in front of goal. The writer contends that Gyokeres' ability to improve Tottenham's attack reflects the current talent gap between Arsenal and their North London rivals.

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