Viktor Gyökeres contributed a goal and an assist on Wednesday evening as Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League, according to SVT Nyheter. The Swedish forward set up Noni Madueke's ninth-minute opener and then scored Arsenal's second shortly before half-time. His goal ultimately decided the match after Wiktor Nowak pulled one back for Slavia in the 90th minute.
Gyökeres told Viaplay that he did not hesitate on his finish, describing it as a good strike. He also said he enjoys scoring and that assisting can be fun too, speaking with a smile after the game.
Why it matters
The performance comes at a useful moment for Sweden. The national team faces Bosnia-Herzegovina on 14 November and Poland on 17 November in the Nations League, and SVT Nyheter framed Gyökeres's display as an encouraging sign ahead of those fixtures.
For Arsenal, the result delivered three points in Europe's top club competition, with Gyökeres involved in both goals on the night.
How the goals came
Arsenal took control early. After nine minutes, Gyökeres provided the pass for Madueke, who put the home side in front.
A few minutes before the interval, Gyökeres turned scorer. He finished from close range to double Arsenal's advantage, a moment that drew praise from Viaplay's commentator Anders Bjuhr, who said the strike was exactly what Swedish viewers want to see and described the finish as first-rate.
That goal proved decisive. Slavia reduced the deficit through Nowak in the final minute of normal time, but Arsenal held on for a 2-1 win.
What to watch
Gyökeres now turns to Sweden's Nations League schedule, starting with Bosnia-Herzegovina on 14 November and followed by Poland on 17 November.
