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“It’s Scary to Play Against Him” - Arsenal Superstar Makes Confident Trophy Prediction After Viktor Gyokeres’ Signing

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 28 – William Saliba praised Viktor Gyokeres' 54-goal season and expects the new striker to be key in Arsenal's bid to win major trophies after three recent runner-up finishes.

  • Arsenal signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon last week in a deal worth £63 million, joining five other summer signings.
  • Arsenal decided to sign Gyökeres following his outstanding 2024-25 season, in which he scored 54 goals and assisted 12 in 52 matches, finishing second in the European Golden Shoe.
  • Gyökeres appeared wearing an Arsenal shirt during a 3-2 friendly win over Newcastle at Singapore’s National Stadium on July 27, while fans celebrated his signature 'mask' goal celebration in a fan video.
  • Arsenal defender William Saliba called Gyökeres 'scary to play against' and expressed confidence that the striker will help Arsenal win games and trophies, aiming to end their trophy drought since the 2020 FA Cup.
  • Arsenal plans to compete for the Premier League and Champions League trophies in 2024-25, starting with a friendly against Tottenham in Hong Kong on July 31, reflecting high expectations for the new squad.
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The HinduThe Hindu
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Arsenal fans in Kerala accord star striker Viktor Gyökeres a rousing reception through social video

Arsenal Kerala Supporters Club celebrates the signing of Viktor Gyökeres with a fan montage video on social media.

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Arsenal's Great Gyökeres Bet: Why There Are so Many Doubts About Europe's Wonder Storms

Viktor Gyökeres shoots European football for a year. Wherever you let the Swedes on the lawn, he meets. In the following transfer phase hardly anyone wants to have the striker. Hä?

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The SunThe Sun
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'It’s scary to play against him' - Saliba tips Gyokeres to fire Arsenal to glory

WILLIAM SALIBA has warned opposition defenders they will be SCARED facing Viktor Gyokeres this season.The Gunners unveiled their new £63.5m striker i

·United Kingdom
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“It’s scary to play against him” - Arsenal superstar makes confident trophy prediction after Viktor Gyokeres’ signing

Arsenal defender William Saliba has proclaimed new signing Viktor Gyokeres as 'scary' and believes the striker can help the Gunners win major trophies.

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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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Striker Viktor Gyokeres and other signings will help Arsenal end trophy drought: William Saliba

The French defender also says that he hopes to renew his contract with the Gunners. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror
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William Saliba fires Viktor Gyokeres warning to Arsenal's rivals - 'It's scary' - The Mirror

Arsenal's long search for a striker is finally over with Viktor Gyokeres now in the building and William Saliba reckons his new team-mate will terrorise Premier League defences

·London, United Kingdom
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fantasyfootballscout.co.uk broke the news in on Monday, July 28, 2025.
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