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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyökeres' critics to "leave him alone" -- despite admitting the £64 million ($86m) striker needs to start scoring.
Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyokeres following his performance against Wolves, instead pointing to the failures of other Arsenal players. The Gunners secured a dramatic 2-1 victory, with all three goals arriving in the closing stages and the winner coming deep into stoppage time.
Arsenal’s defensive options are dwindling each week.
Mikel Arteta has admitted it is "not good news" for Arsenal after Ben White limped off with a hamstring problem during the win over Wolves, raising fresh concerns in a squad already stretched by defensive injuries.
Arsenal were rescued by two own-goals, the second of which came in stoppage time, to beat last-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 and open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. On a run of just one win in their previous three games,