Viktor Gyokeres (left) has been firing blanks for Arsenal in recent weeks.(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal return to Premier League action in the Saturday early evening kick-off against Fulham, with Mikel Arteta hoping to further extend his side’s lead at the top of the table. His team have only dropped points in two matches so far, against Liverpool and Manchester City.

Craven Cottage was one of the grounds to take two points off Arsenal last season, with a last-minute Bukayo Saka winner ruled out for offside. However, a reinvigorated and deeper Gunners squad that now includes some new weapons increases the hopes of continuing to overturn last season’s poorer results.

Viktor Gyokeres has scored three goals against Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, which have contributed to the table-topping points tally. However, the Swede has been blanking recently, leading to some scrutiny.

As Arteta welcomes the striker back to the Sobha Realty Training Centre this week following yet more goalless performances for his country, we can get some inside info from the Spaniard about his thoughts on his number 14. Speaking after the draw...