Before the match against Everton in London, the Swedish national team striker had made four substitute appearances in the opening seven Premier League games.
When Viktor Gyökeres got his chance to start a league match - having started two Champions League games and one League Cup match - the 28-year-old saw teammate Ezri Konsa score the opening goal in the seventh minute.
Gyökeres contested the ball at the corner that led to the 1-0, but he left the Emirates Stadium without scoring after 67 minutes. A minute after he was substituted, Gabriel Magalhaes made it 2-0 for Arsenal.
In his debut season at Arsenal, Gyökeres was involved in a total of 21 goals, but he is still waiting for his first goal in his second season.
Reigning champions Arsenal are now level on points at the top of the Premier League with Manchester City, who lost 2-1 to Aston Villa. Both teams have 21 points after eight rounds.
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