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Arsenal have made a remarkable start this season, winning eight from their first ten matches, but it's been less quite as easy for new forward the Swedish attacker.

After 3 goals in his first 4 matches, this £64m signing has not found the net for 6 consecutive games, as head coach the Spanish tactician stating he offered the Sweden striker an embrace after the weekend's 2-0 victory over the Hammers for his hard work.

Playing Minutes and Squad Dynamics

The Swedish striker has featured for full matches in six of Arsenal's first 10 games - more than Arteta initially intended for, due to the knee injury to the German midfielder limiting the ability the manager possesses to rotate the 27-year-old.

Havertz is one of Arteta's most trusted squad members and there is a case to be made that Havertz might have been selected instead of the Swedish striker in big road matches against the Reds - Arsenal's only loss this season - Newcastle United and the Red Devils, which they emerged victorious from.

Additionally, there's the fact Gyokeres didn't have complete pre-season before joining, and missed team sessions with his former club as he looked to secure a transfer to north London.

Scoring History & Anticipations

However Gyokeres is a immediate impact addition, that scored 97 goals in one hundred two appearances for his previous club during his two campaigns at the Lisbon-based team.

His drought in goals are not an issue as Arsenal are winning at the moment, but he is a player that was signed to the club to help the squad over the line as they try to secure their initial trophy after 2020.

Manager's Perspective & Squad Adaptation

The Arsenal manager has demonstrated recognition for the striker's effort during the initial games while showered compliments upon the forward regarding his contributions which often goes unnoticed whenever the opportunity has arisen itself.

In the aftermath the Gunners' win against Olympiacos, he called the forward's display "exceptional" and commended the player's "work-rate".

At the time the club acquired Gyokeres, existed a belief his presence would create the space for the multiple offensive players the team have supporting him in the Norwegian captain, the English winger, Eberechi Eze and the Brazilian forward.

Statistical Breakdown

Arsenal have altered their style this season to move the ball through midfield faster and have adjusted their tactics to become more direct.

This represents in part to extract the best out of Gyokeres, who does not look to drop deeper to connect passes similar to Havertz, but whose strength is considered as making runs between both centre-backs toward the space behind them.

Observing the Gunners this season, it can be seen the central players are attempting for passes that may free Gyokeres for a chance.

This is shown by the twenty-three chances Gyokeres has received, however he has merely managed 7 attempts on goal with those opportunities in 10 games, with one being from the penalty spot.

Strategic Changes and Squad Support

The Gunners struggled to penetrate opponents in a defensive setup last season as they fell away during the championship pursuit, so their new approach aims to damage opponents while maintaining tempo.

The team are also delivering crosses the ball more regularly to generate more chances.

Among the striker's 3 goals so far originated from a spot-kick but that was at a time Saka had already been substituted during the five-nil victory over United.

Arteta stated Gyokeres represents the top spot-kick specialist in the squad in an interview for ESPN Brazil, but the duty fell to the English international who took the penalty in the win against West Ham while both were present on the field, implying the England attacker might be first choice for penalties this term.

Teammate Support and Belief

The Arsenal winger, who made his two hundredth English top flight appearance for Arsenal in the victory on Saturday, has expressed confidence in Gyokeres to succeed.

"In my opinion Gyokeres' performing extremely well," Saka said after the match against the Hammers.

"There's no doubt he's going to find the net. What he's providing to the squad, us as his colleagues, we're so grateful of what he delivers - the manner he retains possession, the way he makes movements, the threat he provides the team.

"He represents a significant component why we're winning these matches. His scoring will come. We're aware, we're confident and we have faith in his abilities. I don't believe there are doubts. He remains up, he continues to be content and he's still providing his best each match."

Future Prospects Regarding The Striker

It's reasonable to say it hasn't proven the easiest beginning for the Swedish international, however that does not mean there aren't signs suggesting things will become improved.

Gyokeres started the campaign playing catch-up regarding his conditioning after an interrupted summer preparation.

Havertz's injury has resulted in him being placed into situations sooner than perhaps planned - this has also caused the relationships with creative players supporting him which haven't quite clicked have been highlighted.

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