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“Prove it”: Arteta sends clear message to Gyökeres ahead of Lille

Viktor Gyökeres must be wondering what more he needs to do to earn a regular starting place at Arsenal. The Swedish striker returned from international duty in excellent goalscoring form, yet found himself watching from the bench as Kai Havertz…

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Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:15 PM

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Mikel Arteta stated Viktor Gyökeres will receive opportunities but urged the striker to prove his worth when selected.
Gyökeres came off the bench in the 63rd minute as Arsenal earned a 2-1 victory over Leeds United.
Just Arsenal News argues Gyökeres needs a sustained run of starts to regain form and confidence.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that striker Viktor Gyökeres must prove his quality on the pitch when opportunities arise, ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille. Gyökeres came on as a 63rd-minute substitute during Arsenal's 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United after Kai Havertz was chosen to start the Premier League clash.

Just Arsenal News argues that Gyökeres requires a sustained run in the starting lineup to build confidence and adapt to the team's attacking setup. Arteta noted that squad competition remains high across multiple positions, highlighting Mikel Merino's recent performances for Spain alongside Gyökeres's ongoing battle for consistent minutes.

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