Merson Urges Arteta to Start Gyokeres Against Atletico Madrid

Paul Merson is calling for Mikel Arteta to unleash Viktor Gyokeres against Atletico Madrid this Wednesday! After a tense 1-0 victory over Newcastle, the Gunners face injury woes with Kai Havertz. Merson believes Gyokeres can be the hero Arsenal needs to keep their Champions League dreams alive!

Quick rundown

1.Paul Merson urges Arteta to start Gyokeres against Atletico.

2.Arsenal faces Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final.

3.Kai Havertz's injury could be a major setback for Arsenal.

4.Ian Wright suggests Mikel Merino as Havertz's replacement.

5.Arsenal's title hopes hinge on key player performances.

Wright picks Merino over Gyokeres to replace injured Havertz
Wright picks Merino over Gyokeres to replace injured Havertz
Hey, so Arsenal's own Ian Wright is totally going with Mikel Merino instead of Viktor Gyokeres to fill in for the injured Kai Havertz. They squeaked by with a 1-0 win over Newcastle on April 25, thanks to Eberechi Eze's early magic. But hold on, both Eze and Havertz had to exit stage left, and Wright's got some serious worries about Havertz's injury. Fingers crossed for Merino's comeback, right?
05:20 am on Sunday, 26 April, 2026
Joe Cole Says Arsenal Might Regret Gyokeres Signing, Fo' Shizzle
Joe Cole Says Arsenal Might Regret Gyokeres Signing, Fo' Shizzle
Yo, Joe Cole’s droppin’ knowledge on Arsenal’s big man, Viktor Gyokeres. If them Gunners don’t snag a trophy this season, they might be wishin’ they picked up Ekitike instead, ya feel me? Gyokeres scored 12 goals in 31 games, but he was chillin’ on the bench when it was crunch time against City. Time to step it up, my dude!
01:55 pm on Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Arsenal Fans Give Gyokeres a Hard Time After Close Win
Arsenal Fans Give Gyokeres a Hard Time After Close Win
Hey, so Arsenal fans are, like, super bummed about Viktor Gyokeres, right? He jumps in for the injured Kai Havertz during a nail-biter against Newcastle, and they win 1-0! But fans wanted more goals, and Gyokeres missed a chance that had them shouting, 'What gives, buddy?' It’s like a sitcom out there — tough love, folks!
07:35 pm on Saturday, 25 April, 2026
Rooney Rips Arteta: Gyokeres Right to Be Furious After Loss
Rooney Rips Arteta: Gyokeres Right to Be Furious After Loss
Folks, Wayne Rooney—greatest of all time—says Viktor Gyokeres has every right to be furious! Mikel Arteta, what a disaster! Starting Kai Havertz in a crucial match? Unbelievable! Arsenal loses to Manchester City, and Gyokeres should be out there scoring goals, not sitting on the bench! I mean, come on! You want your best players on the field, folks!
10:35 am on Monday, 20 April, 2026
Perry Groves: Keep Gyokeres on the Bench, Havertz is Key!
Perry Groves: Keep Gyokeres on the Bench, Havertz is Key!
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats! Perry Groves is throwing down the gauntlet, urging Mikel Arteta to keep Viktor Gyokeres on the sidelines while unleashing the unstoppable Kai Havertz! With the clash against Newcastle looming, will the Gunners harness their inner champions? Gyokeres might have 18 goals, but Havertz is the maestro orchestrating victory! The tension is palpable!
07:20 pm on Thursday, 23 April, 2026

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