Premier League legend Wayne Rooney has praised Viktor Gyokeres for his role in Arsenal's campaign for a historic double this season. The Sweden striker has overcome an early struggle to contribute significantly to the team's success.
Rooney highlighted Gyokeres's ability to occupy defenders and create space for teammates like Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. Speaking on The Overlap, he said the forward runs channels and makes opponents work, which has helped Arsenal's attack in recent weeks.
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Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, moving six points clear at the top of the Premier League with 76 points. Viktor Gyökeres starred with a brace, reaching over 20 goals across all competitions in his debut 2025/26 season—matching a record held by Alexis Sánchez since 2014/15.
Arsenal with Swedish Viktor Gyökeres defeated Atlético Madrid over two legs to reach the Champions League final. Gyökeres becomes the first Swede in a men's final in 20 years. The final is set for Budapest on May 30.
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Wayne Rooney has tempered excitement around Arsenal's 16-year-old record-breaking debutant Max Dowman, suggesting GCSE exams may limit his involvement in the title run-in despite praising the teen's confidence—following John Terry's bold Messi comparison.
Former Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder criticised the quality of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final win over Atletico Madrid. He said he wanted to call UEFA to cancel the match after 35 minutes due to a lack of intensity and creativity. Arsenal advanced 2-1 on aggregate thanks to a Bukayo Saka goal.
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Chelsea legend John Terry praised Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman, likening his dribbling to Lionel Messi's after the teenager became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer. Dowman starred in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta highlighted the youngster's fearless mentality.
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's approach to set-pieces following criticism from rival managers after his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The Gunners scored both goals from corners in the match, marking the ninth time this season they have netted a match-winning goal from such situations. Managers including Michael Carrick and Fabian Hurzeler have raised concerns over physicality and time-wasting in the Premier League.
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Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, with Bukayo Saka's early deflected goal proving decisive. The win, coupled with Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, extended Arsenal's Premier League lead to seven points despite playing one more game. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler accused Arsenal of time-wasting, while Arsenal's defense held firm.