Viktor Gyokeres, though… his lack of presence in front of goal is becoming a greater problem by the week for Mikel Arteta. In reality, although this was a chance for a further three points wasted, a point is no bad result for Arsenal. So, to get too wrapped up on this actual result from an Arsenal perspective would be ignorant of the wider outlook. It is these touches which do make a difference, and Arteta deserves credit for having the fans in mind. After the awful poverty chants heard from some travelling Arsenal fans at Everton last month, this was needed.

Source: Daily Mail January 09, 2026 10:49 UTC