Viktor Gyökeres silences critics with a brace in Arsenal v Sunderland | OneFootball

Arsenal remains at the top of the Premier League after defeating Sunderland 3-0 this Saturday afternoon, February 7, at the Emirates Stadium, in a match for the 25th round of the competition – with Viktor Gyökeres, former Sporting player, scoring twice, who had been heavily criticized after the match against Chelsea.

The Londoners started the match better and took control of the game early on. Their superiority was reflected in a goal before halftime, with Zubimendi scoring in the 42nd minute, putting the Gunners ahead at the break.

In the second half, the victory was sealed with the introduction of Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish international, who left Sporting last summer, was brought on by Mikel Arteta in the 61st minute and needed just five minutes to make it 2-0, scoring in the 66th minute. In stoppage time, at 90+3’, he scored again, completing his brace and sealing the result.

With this victory, Arsenal reaches 56 points and remains alone at the top of the table, provisionally nine points ahead of the second-placed team. Sunderland, meanwhile, stays in ninth place with 36 points.

Wearing the Arsenal shirt, Viktor Gyökeres – valued at 70 million euros – has played 32 matches: 23 in the Premier League, six in the Champions League, and three in the EFL League Cup. In the 2,054 minutes he has been on the pitch, the striker has scored 13 goals and provided two assists.

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