Striker Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal for big money in the summer and has earned surprise praise from Wayne Rooney after a mixed start to life with the Gunners

Mikel Arteta says he’s relieved that Wayne Rooney has jumped to the defence of Viktor Gyokeres . The Swedish forward has had a mixed start to life with the Gunners following his summer switch from Sporting Lisbon.

He has scored six goals in 14 appearances, albeit has earned criticism for his performances. Man United icon Wayne Rooney is a big fan however and has claimed that the forward is one of his standout players of the season so far alongside Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo.

He said : “Third one, I’d probably go Gyokeres I think. Arsenal have been crying out for a number nine for a few years now and he’s come i

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