Arsenal vs Leeds Prediction, 11:30 p.m. August 23: Gyokeres's Opportunity

Pre-match review Arsenal vs Leeds

Coming to Arsenal with a formidable goalscoring record at Sporting, Viktor Gyokeres was expected to solve the problem at centre-forward immediately. However, the Swedish striker had a disappointing Premier League debut. Against United, Gyokeres was almost harmless. During the entire 60 minutes, he did not have a shot and did not create any significant combinations with his teammates.

The lackluster performance against MU has raised doubts about Gyokeres' ability. Previously, many experts warned that this striker's playing style is not suitable for Arsenal in particular and the Premier League in general. In the context of Arsenal being under pressure to win the championship this season, Gyokeres has become the most "scrutinized" star because his responsibility is to score goals to bring victory to the home team.

Of course, one game cannot accurately reflect Gyokeres' ability. Don't forget that MU had an excellent 90 minutes at Old Trafford and put Arsenal at a disadvantage. The most important thing for Arsenal is the full 3 points, and everything will quickly return to normal if Gyokeres scores to help them beat Leeds in tonight's match.

Hosting Leeds is the perfect opportunity for Gyokeres to shine, to temporarily erase doubts and regain much-needed confidence. The Swedish striker has been directly involved in 14 goals in 12 appearances against newly-promoted sides in Portugal's Primeira Liga, scoring nine and assisting five for Sporting CP.

Leeds made an impressive return to the Premier League when they defeated Everton at home. However, visiting Arsenal is considered too big a challenge for the white team. If nothing special happens, Leeds will have to accept playing "concrete" defense and try to limit the goals conceded at Emirates.

With Kai Havertz injured, Gyokeres is likely to play the full 90 minutes and have more chances to score. This is an opportunity that the expensive striker cannot afford to miss, if he does not want to increase the pressure and the usual heavy criticism from English fans.

Form, history of confrontations Arsenal vs Leeds

Arsenal are unbeaten in the last 14 meetings between the two sides in all competitions (W12 D2), winning the last six in a row.