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Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has cautioned Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta that the Gunners cannot secure the Premier League title with striker Viktor Gyokeres, whom he described as merely ‘okay’.
It is worth noting that Arsenal acquired Gyokeres from Sporting CP during the summer transfer window.
The Swedish international has netted three goals in ten appearances for Arteta’s squad thus far.
“I would characterize Victor Gyokeres as ‘okay’,” Lescott stated in an interview with Sky Bet. “To win the league, your striker must be more than okay; he needs to be exceptional.
“I don’t believe Mikel Arteta can lead Arsenal to victory in the Premier League. However, the situation is different in the Champions League.
“Given the way he manages rotations and the considerable gap [before the knockout rounds], it's uncertain what form or fitness teams will have.
“This scenario is more favorable for Arsenal than the necessity of being consistently excellent every week to clinch the league.”
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What did Joleon Lescott say about Viktor Gyokeres?
Joleon Lescott described Viktor Gyokeres as ‘okay’ and emphasized that to win the league, a striker needs to be exceptional.
Can Arsenal win the Premier League with their current squad?
Lescott expressed doubt about Mikel Arteta's ability to lead Arsenal to a Premier League title, suggesting that the team may perform better in the Champions League.
