Arsenal news: Damning Victor Gyokeres verdict as Mikel Arteta gets Max Dowman instruction

Arsenal news: Damning Victor Gyokeres verdict as Mikel Arteta gets Max Dowman instructionMikel Arteta and Arsenal need to put their defeat to Bournemouth behind them quickly as they prepare to return to action in the Champions LeagueCommentsSportTom Victor Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesViktor Gyokeres had a frustrating afternoon as Arsenal lost to Bournemouth(Image: Getty Images)Arsenal face a real test of their mettle this week as they welcome Sporting CP to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners won 1-0 in Lisbon in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final but followed it with a league loss at home to Bournemouth.‌Manager Mikel Arteta has been given a damning verdict on members of his squad after the weekend reverse. Viktor Gyokeres scored from the penalty spot but has come in for some criticism, though youngster Max Dowman impressed in a cameo from the bench.‌"We have to look at ourselves which is the most important thing, and after getting punched, it's about how you react," Arteta said. "There's no more moment to protect anything, it's a moment to go and attack, and to be very aggressive."‌The Gunners boss will have some big selection calls to make in midweek. That's where our attention lies as we bring you the latest from north London.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta could surpass unwanted Arsene Wenger record after Arsenal title slip upREAD MORE: Premier League title race: What happens if Arsenal and Man City finish level on points?Gyokeres gets damning verdictArsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres suggested the dry pitch at the Emirates Stadium hampered his team's chances of success against Bournemouth. However, former Premier League frontman Jan Aage Fjortoft questioned the excuse and used it to attack the Sweden international.‌"I guess the best strikers in the world will score on dry pi...