Richard Keys has suggested that a section of Arsenal supporters appear to be turning against Viktor Gyokeres during his goal drought, questioning the level of backing the striker is receiving. Gyokeres has struggled to reproduce Sporting Club form, and Arsenal have yet to get the best out of him since his arrival.
Pressure on Gyokeres at the Emirates
The Swedish forward joined Arsenal with a formidable reputation after establishing himself as one of the most lethal strikers in world football. His goalscoring record prior to the move raised expectations that he would immediately transform Arsenal’s attack. The club had long been searching for a reliable goalscorer and believed Gyokeres was the solution to that problem.
However, his transition has not been straightforward. While Arsenal were aware that adapting to a new league and system would take time, patience among some supporters appears to be wearing thin. Gyokeres scored almost 100 goals across two seasons in Portugal, and that success has led many to expect instant impact in England. As goals have failed to arrive consistently, frustration has grown in the stands and across wider discussion.
Keys Questions Supporter Attitude
Keys believes the reaction from certain fans goes beyond disappointment and suggests a deeper issue with how the striker is being supported. Speaking as reported by the Metro, he questioned the atmosphere surrounding the team and the mindset of some followers. Keys said, ‘Arsenal fans are a strange beast. I get the feeling a lot of them are willing him to fail. That’s how they’re built. They are anxious about the fact they’re leading.
‘They’re not necessarily playing attractive football and own goals are being scored to give them wins.
‘I think they are a very different breed to most.’
His comments imply that anxiety around maintaining a strong league position may be influencing how performances are judged. While Arsenal continue to compete effectively, the scrutiny on Gyokeres remains intense.
The striker’s situation highlights the fine margins at the top level, where expectation and reality can quickly clash. Arsenal remain hopeful that with time and continued support, Gyokeres will rediscover the form that made him such a prized signing and justify the faith placed in him.
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I like how he presses defenders. Goals will come at their time, just keep him on field
Keys alongside Gray at Bein always talk bad about Arsenal questioning the post goal celebrations, the competence & touchline behaviours of Arteta, and refs decisions that go in favour of Arsenal.
How come Arsenal fans want their top striker fail while they’re in pursuit of title glory? Attending Arsenal fans at Emirates and away grounds only know how Gyokeres is cheered not Keys from afar Qatar.
Keys is a prize idiot and he was kicked off Sky Sports for a reason! I’m not really sure why some take him seriously.
There are one or two of the match day no-no’s who’ve said that Arsenal never should have bought Gyokeres, and I’ve also seen it said on The Athletic and comments in national press articles like BBC & Daily Mail online, so much as I detest Keys & his regular negativity towards us, he could be quoting those sources.
We love Gyokeres!
The way he draws defenders away from the other Arsenal players has resulted in those other players scoring this season.
His contribution is immense.
He deserves his starting position in our attacking arsenal.
I reckon Gyokeres looks a bit lost sometimes and isn’t completely in-sync with his team yet, and clearly that’s having a negative impact on his finishing as well. I seem to remember Havertz struggling similarly for quite a while, but with lots of work he eventually clicked and never looked back. I could see something similar happening with Gyokeres, and with him being an out-and-out striker, he could start scoring a lot once he gets going.
I didn’t realise that Richard Keys and Andy Gray were still about. Bein TV never heard of it – with reference to these two clowns should he Has Bein TV.
Gyokeres is doing fine just needs a few goals that’s all..
Bein TV is a Qatari TV channel.
Creepy bloke
“I think they are a very different breed to most”.
That’s rich coming from a man who was having an affair with his daughters best friend while his wife was dying from cancer 🤬.
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Herr Drier,
You’ve just educated me, I never knew he did that. 😠
Derek, he then married the girl after his wife died 🤬
Herr Drier,
I wonder what his daughter made of that. 🤦♂️
And Admin chose to give this idiot, article space, for why?
Gyokeres is the best for me, let he start or otherwise arsenal will not win anything this time around
Keys is rascal a breed of his own household evils. Since I knew him he talks nothing good about Arsenal.