Mikel Arteta says ‘leave him alone’ as Viktor Gyokeres’ scoring woes continue

GYOKERES' RECKONING: Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyokeres’ critics to “leave him alone” – despite admitting the £64million striker needs to start scoring.

Gyokeres has found the back of the net in just four of his 17 appearances for Arsenal so far, and he was replaced on the hour mark by the returning Gabriel Jesus in the club’s 3-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge in midweek.