Viktor Gyokeres has enjoyed a positive start to life at Arsenal and the Premier League's greatest goalscorer Alan Shearer has given his verdict
06:55, 15 Sep 2025
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Arsenal bounced back in fine fashion on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, reigniting their Premier League title chase.
After suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to champions Liverpool before the international break, the Gunners had a smooth ride at home despite an injury concern for Martin Odegaard as Martin Zubimendi bagged a double - the first being a thunderous volley - while Viktor Gyokeres also found the back of the net.
Mikel Arteta's squad have now chalked up three wins from four, banging in nine goals and conceding just one. Arsenal still face some stern tests ahead as they gear up for a challenging journey to Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League, before welcoming fellow title rivals Manchester City to the Emirates next week.
After a positive comeback, here's all the latest Arsenal news.
Alan Shearer backs Gyokeres after third goal
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest(Image: AP)
Gyokeres, 27, seems to be hitting his stride at Arsenal after scoring his third goal for the club in Arsenal's home win against Forest, despite concerns he might take time to settle at the Emirates, reports the Mirror.
The Swedish international arrived in a £63m deal from Sporting Lisbon this summer but appeared like he might need time to adjust to the Premier League after failing to score on his debut against Manchester United.
He then followed that up with a brace in a 5-0 thrashing of Leeds. While he didn't manage to score against Liverpool, he netted another goal against Forest on Saturday to make it a hat-trick of strikes since his big move.
Alan Shearer, the current record holder for most goals in Premier League history, has given his backing to the striker to keep up his scoring spree. However, he emphasised that this would only be possible if his team-mates continue to provide him with quality service.
The former Southampton, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United hero said: "I think to get the best out of him, he's going to need early balls into the box. It's a wonderful ball over the top, but the hardest part is for the winger to put that on a plate for Gyokeres, first-time ball, early ball, that's exactly what he demands."
Shearer told Premier League Productions: "If Arsenal continue to do that... they still didn't get the balance right as I said at half-time, but I thought it was a little bit better in the second half when [Riccardo] Calafiori whipped one or two early balls in. He'll get a shed load of goals if they keep on getting balls into the box early."
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Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist believes Arsenal will challenge Liverpool all the way for the Premier League title(Image: Getty)
Ally McCoist has given Arsenal fans hope for the title. Despite most pundits tipping Liverpool for the Premier League crown this season, McCoist believes the Gunners have a shot.
Liverpool's impressive transfer window, which saw them splash more than £400m on big names like Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, has certainly bolstered their title chances and they have a three-point lead at the top of the table.
Following Arsenal's commanding 3-0 victory over Forest, pundit Ally McCoist reckons the Gunners have a genuine shot at claiming the crown - although he still backs Liverpool to lift the trophy.
"I've got Liverpool to win the league. However, after watching them play at Liverpool, I think Arsenal will go really close," McCoist told TNT Sports.
Postecoglou dismisses Arsenal fan taunts
New Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou got a predictable welcome from Arsenal fans
New Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou got a predictable welcome from Arsenal fans
Ange Postecoglou was bound to receive a hostile reception from Arsenal supporters as he returned to the Emirates with Forest, given his previous stint managing their fierce rivals Tottenham over the past two seasons.
The home crowd were delighted to give the Australian a rough ride following their emphatic victory in his debut match at the helm, adding salt to the wound with some savage songs aimed in his direction.
Adapting the melody of Daydream Believer by The Monkees, the fans bellowed: "Cheer up Postecoglou, oh what can it mean? To a fat Aussie b****** and a s*** football team."
Additional jeers of "Are you Tottenham in disguise?" and "You're getting sacked in the morning," rang out, yet Postecoglou swiftly shrugged off the hostility following the match.
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Responding to questions about the chanting during a talkSport interview, he declared: "I love being back. I love that probably everyone will be writing me off again. I love the fight, mate, and I'm up for it. So let's get it on."
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Postecoglou described the heavy defeat as "disappointing" but maintained there were still positive aspects to draw from the display.
He commented: "'[I am] disappointed with the outcome," he said in a separate interview with the BBC. "It's not nice losing any game. There is a strong mindset within the senior core of the group. I'm still as excited as the day I signed, I knew today would be tough but you have to take your medicine and move on."