The Swedish striker, who netted 14 league goals to help Arsenal win last season's title, remained an unused substitute in both opening matches—a 3-0 win over Coventry City and a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa, where Bukayo Saka scored the decider.
Supporters question Mikel Arteta's preference for Kai Havertz up front, pointing to his offsides and lost possessions in the Villa game, with Piers Morgan asking outright why Gyökeres gets zero time. While some praise Havertz's hold-up play for managing leads, the debate underscores concerns over Arsenal's attacking options despite their strong early form.