"Literally has no strengths","Championship level player" -Arsenal fans slam 27-year-old star despite 1-0 win against Fulham

Arsenal fans on social media have slammed Viktor Gyokeres for his display despite their 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League. Both sides returned to league action after the international break in a fierce encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday, October 18.

Harry Wilson was close to giving the hosts the lead in the 26th minute of the encounter. However, his effort flew inches from the right post and the scoreline remained 0-0.

Bernd Leno also registered an outstanding save to deny Gyokeres from giving the visitors the lead in the 37th minute. After the break, Leandro Trossard sent his effort into the back of the net to give Arsenal a well-deserved lead in the 58th minute.

The Gunners were awarded a spotkick by Anthony Taylor in the 66th minute after Kevin appeared to have fouled Bukayo Saka in the penalty box. However, the referee overturned his decision after a review by the VAR.

Despite the hosts' efforts to salvage a draw, the game ended 1-0 in favor of the Gunners. Meanwhile, Gyokeres registered two shots on target, won three out of four ground duels contested, but lost possession of the ball eight times (via Sofascore).

In the game's aftermath, some Gunners supporters took to X to criticize Gyokeres's display against Fulham. Thus, some fans tweeted:

"Yup - literally has no strengths. Cant finish, cant link play, cant hold it p, falls over at the slightest touch. I am praying he just needs confidence and time, because right now he looks like a Championship footballer, and not a great one."

Smitroae

@smitroae

@Tsitati_George Yup - literally has no strengths. Cant finish, cant link play, cant hold it p, falls over at the slightest touch. I am praying he just needs confidence and time, because right now he looks like a Championship footballer, and not a great one.

"Gyokeres is a championship level player. We are winning despite him not because of him."

ASF

@Chiefs7183

Gyokeres is a championship level player. We are winning despite him not because of him.

Others tweeted:

George Tsitati

@Tsitati_George

Gyokeres at Arsenal is that footballer who, if you watch just a tiny clip of him, you might think he is terrible, but after watching him for the full 90 minutes, you realise you're absolutely right.

𝙂𝘼𝘽𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙏 ⭐

@AfcGabeast

The difference between Haaland and Gyokeres is that defenders try to mark Haaland while Gyokeres marks the defenders...

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@fxckpgmol

Gyokeres touch for a throw already

Bd@irB@ll

@Bd_irB_ll

Gyokeres it wasn't a pleasure

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@clinicalkai

Gyokeres is a transition player, the one moment he looked good was on a counter attack. Against a settled defence he’s toast.

PD

@1_2spaces

I actually feel bad for Gyokeres. He's been put at a level of football where he's clearly out of his depth, and it's painful to watch him struggle this much.

Kharji

@muh_kharji

Gyokeres man. Players have given you chances over chances but you just can't finish the plate you had 😭 Gyokeres need huge confidence booster

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"History was not good and we wanted to change that" - Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's win against Fulham

Fulham v Arsenal - Premier League - Source: Getty

Mikel Arteta has revealed that the Gunners wanted to change their unattractive record against Fulham. This comes as Arsenal registered their first away win at Craven Cottage since 2023.

In an interview after the encounter, Arteta said (via Football.london):

"The history was not good and we wanted to change that. The ability to win those types of matches. Especially the first ten 15 minutes with some unusual giveaways and we managed to dominate the game much better.”

The Gunners are the league leaders, having registered 19 points from eight Premier League games this season. They will take on Atletico Madrid in their next game in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, October 21.