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Gyokeres feels physically ready for Arsenal's upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Gyokeres feels physically ready for Arsenal's upcoming season

Summary

Viktor Gyokeres expressed confidence in his physical condition ahead of the new season, saying he feels much better than when he joined Arsenal a year ago. The forward, who joined the Gunners after a prolific spell at Sporting Lisbon, faced scrutiny during his first season but still managed to score 21 goals in 55 appearances. Arsenal played Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup final, where Gyokeres scored from a second-half penalty in a 3-2 defeat. The team's next match is against Como in a pre-season friendly, followed by a Community Shield clash against Manchester City.

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Status Watch

•Gyokeres joins Arsenal after a successful period at Sporting Lisbon.
•He scored 21 goals last season despite mixed performances.
•Arsenal faces Como on Wednesday in a pre-season friendly.
•The Gunners open their title defense against Coventry on August 21.

Latest Updates

12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Gyokeres says pre-season leaves him feeling ‘very good physically’

What they're saying

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Viktor Gyokeres says he feels in far better physical shape than when he signed for Arsenal a year ago. The 28-year-old forward joined the Gunners in a last summer after scoring 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting Lisbon before experiencing a mixed first season at the Emirates Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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