Arsenal’s attacking approach in the 2024–25 Champions League was heavily tilted toward wide areas. According to recent data, 41% of their attacking touches came down the right third, 35% down the left, and just 24% through the middle third of the pitch. This wide-oriented style aligns with Mikel Arteta’s use of dynamic wingers like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, who stretch play and create space for overlapping full-backs. However, it poses an interesting tactical challenge when integrating Viktor Gyökeres. Gyökeres thrives in central channels, where his physicality, off-the-ball runs, and ability to carry the ball through traffic can be most effective. With only a quarter of Arsenal’s touches coming centrally, the Swede may find himself underutilized or isolated unless adjustments are made. To fully capitalize on his strengths, Arsenal may need to emphasize more central build-up play, utilize quick vertical passes from midfield, and encourage cutbacks into zone 14—the area j...