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In the latest twist of the ongoing debate over Viktor Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 summer transfer to Arsenal, former Liverpool midfielder Vladim\u00edr \u0160micer has claimed that Arsenal might \u201calready have won the Premier League\u201d this season had they opted to bring in Patrik Schick instead of the Swedish striker.<\/p>\n
Speaking to BetVictor, \u0160micer questioned Arsenal\u2019s decision to spend heavily on Gy\u00f6keres \u2014 a prolific scorer in Portugal \u2014 suggesting that Schick\u2019s superior finishing ability could have made all the difference in tight matches that have defined ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s campaign. \u2018Patrik Schick is a classic goalscorer,\u2019 the Champions League winner told BetVictor<\/a>. \u2018In the box, he\u2019s very, very clever and he can finish from all angles.<\/p>\n \u2018His left foot is really good. Unfortunately for him, he\u2019s suffered a lot from muscle injuries.<\/p>\n \u2018If Schick had joined Arsenal instead of Viktor Gyokeres, I think they might have won the Premier League title already.<\/p>\n The comments come amid growing scrutiny over Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 first campaign in England. The 27-year-old arrived at the Emirates last summer from Sporting CP in a deal worth around \u00a363.5 million, having scored almost 100 goals in Portugal over two seasons. While Gy\u00f6keres has shown glimpses of his quality \u2014 scoring 17 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions \u2014 critics argue that he has lacked the ruthlessness expected of a No. 9 in the Premier League\u2019s title fight.<\/p>\n Schick vs. Gy\u00f6keres \u2014 Who Was the Better Choice?<\/strong><\/p>\n Evaluating whether Schick would have been a better signing than Gy\u00f6keres requires balancing style and fit rather than relying on reputational soundbites alone. Schick is widely regarded as a technically gifted and instinctive finisher.<\/p>\n His ability to score with both feet \u2014 often in tight spaces \u2014 could have helped Arsenal convert marginal chances into goals at crucial junctures. That type of clinical edge might indeed have swung a handful of fixtures in their favour this season.<\/p>\n However, ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s attack under Mikel Arteta hasn\u2019t been solely defined by the central striker \u2014 creativity and interplay from wide and attacking midfield areas have borne much of the creative load.<\/p>\n Gy\u00f6keres offers physicality, pressing intensity, and link-up play that fits Arteta\u2019s tactical emphasis on collective forward movement. He has shown resilience adapting to a new league and defensive attention, qualities that might pay dividends in future seasons.<\/p>\n Gy\u00f6keres\u2019 contributions may yet prove pivotal as Arteta\u2019s side head into the crucial final stretch of the season. A full verdict may have to wait until both players\u2019 long-term impacts are clearer.<\/p>\n MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Latest: Arsenal \u2018will break record\u2019 and hand elite star \u2018substantial wage package\u2019 to complete MEGA signing<\/strong><\/p>\n Most Read:\u00a0Arteta to get his \u00a370M signing: Arsenal IN TALKS to sign target Mikel Really wants!<\/p>\n Must Check Out: \u00a3121.3M valued star \u2018NOT WORTHY\u2019 of \u00a3300k-a-week deal \u2013 Arsenal fans told<\/strong><\/p>\n LOVE ARSENAL? CLICK RIGHT HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP<\/strong><\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n