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“He plays like a child” – Tottenham favourite sends dig to Arsenal star

Tottenham Hotspur favourite Teddy Sheringham isn’t impressed with Arsenal‘s Viktor Gyökeres and hasn’t held back when sharing his views on the striker. The Sweden international joined the Gunners from Sporting last summer. He and his agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, pushed hard…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 8:38 AM
“He plays like a child” – Tottenham favourite sends dig to Arsenal star
Key Things to Know
  • Former Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham criticized Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres, claiming he plays like a child and constantly concedes possession.
  • Sheringham told Hajper that the 28-year-old striker needs to learn how to hold onto the ball effectively.
  • Gyökeres has played just 207 minutes without scoring for Arsenal this season after Mikel Arteta favored Kai Havertz.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Teddy Sheringham has strongly criticized Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres, claiming the 28-year-old "plays like a child." Speaking to Hajper, Sheringham argued that the Swedish international frequently gives the ball away and still has not grasped how to properly hold up possession as an attacking player.

Gyökeres joined Arsenal from Sporting CP in July 2025 for an initial €63.5m fee plus bonuses, scoring 21 goals in his debut season. However, he has struggled for regular playing time under Mikel Arteta this campaign, registering zero goals across 207 minutes before scoring four goals for Sweden during the recent international break.

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