“Generally you don’t must do it”

Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze and winger Noni Madueke to drive early into the field to make optimum use of striker Viktor Gyokeres.

The 27-year-old Swede has hit the bottom operating on the Emirates following his reported deal value €73 million this summer season from Sporting CP. Gryokeres has netted thrice in 4 outings within the Premier League, together with a brace within the 5-0 dwelling win over Leeds United on matchday two final month.

Premier League all-time prime scorer Shearer is conscious of Gyokeres’ capability to beat defenders however desires the aforementioned Gunners duo to feed the ball early to the Swede, saying on the Relaxation is Soccer podcast:

“The important thing to getting the perfect out of Gyokeres is early balls into the field. It’s a very nice steadiness since you’ve acquired Eze and Madueke, a part of their sport and massive energy goes previous gamers and being good at doing that. However I additionally suppose typically you don’t must do it. The early ball kills defenders as effectively, and I feel, that typically, is the brightest factor to do slightly than beat gamers.

“You noticed that straight after half time, it was very related yesterday, ball in behind after which first time into the field by Eze, one contact end for Gyokeres. That’s what I feel he’s going to thrive on.”

Gyokeres is coming off a prolific 2024-25 marketing campaign, plundering 54 objectives in 52 video games throughout competitions, together with 39 in Sporting’s victorious Primeira Liga-winning marketing campaign. He completed second within the European Golden Boot standings, behind Actual Madrid hitman Kylian Mbappe.

What’s subsequent for Arsenal?

Arsenal have made a vibrant begin to the season following a summer season of costly acquisitions, together with Victor Gyokeres, who has arrived on the Emirates on a five-year deal.

Mikel Arteta’s facet are coming off a 3-0 Premier League dwelling win over Nottingham Forest on the weekend. Gyokeres scored both facet of Martin Zubimendi’s brace.

Subsequent, the Gunners go to Athletic Membership for his or her UEFA Champions League opener on Wednesday (September 16). Arteta’s facet made a run to the last-four final season, shedding 3-1 on combination to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain.