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Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres makes history as Mikel Arteta prediction rings true

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres netted the winner for Sweden on Monday evening as they recorded a 1-0 Nations League win over Romania in Bucharest and he now returns to north London in pulsating goalscoring form

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:01 AM
Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres makes history as Mikel Arteta prediction rings true
Key Things to Know
  • Viktor Gyokeres became the first player in Nations League history to score in seven consecutive matches.
  • Gyokeres scored the lone goal in Sweden's 1-0 victory over Romania to send them top of Group B4.
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had predicted that international minutes and goals would boost Gyokeres' energy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Viktor Gyokeres scored the winning goal in Sweden's 1-0 Nations League victory against Romania, making competition history by scoring in seven consecutive games. His strong international form validates manager Mikel Arteta's prediction that minutes and goals away with his national team would boost the striker's confidence ahead of his return to Arsenal.

Gyokeres returns to north London at a crucial moment for Arsenal, who recently suffered hamstring injuries to attackers Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis during the international break. Despite not starting a Premier League match yet this term, the forward offers Arteta a potent attacking option ahead of their upcoming clash against Leeds United.

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