Viktor Gyokeres thinks Sweden still have plenty to learn after he scored twice from the penalty spot to help down Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-2 and earn promotion in the Nations League.
Graham Potter's side went ahead after five minutes in Solna when Anthony Elanga's cross was met by a glancing header from Daniel Svensson, who scored his first international goal.
Gyokeres emphatically doubled the lead from the spot after he was pulled down by Stjepan Radeljic, and netted again from 12 yards before the break when Sead Kolasinac clumsily fouled Svensson.
Sweden were almost hit by a Bosnian comeback after the break, with Swedish-born midfielder Armin Gigovic heading home, and Kolasinac heading in from Kerim Alajbegovic's corner.
Sweden held on to secure top spot in Group B4 and earn promotion to League A, but Gyokeres felt they were almost punished for slacking off in the second half.
Gyokeres, who has scored in a record eight straight Nations League games, said in quotes reported by the Sweden Herald: "The first half was more fun to play. We scored three and almost got a fourth, and that was positive. Then in the second half it was the exact opposite.
"It's really just a mental issue, since we didn't change anything tactically and went out with the same eleven.
"Unconsciously, we didn't get up to the same pace as they do, and we relax a bit and think it will be easy. Then it gets tough, and they made it tough for us in the second half."
Gyokeres had set up an offside Alexander Isak goal in Sweden's electric first half, and the Arsenal striker also revealed how the Liverpool frontman had wanted to take the second penalty.
He added: "Yes, he was [wanting to take it]. But I was also keen and felt I wanted to take it this time.
"But we usually split the penalties. We have done that in the past and will do so in the future too."
Potter conceded his side had to "survive" when the momentum shifted in the second half.
In a video posted on the Swedish FA's website via Viaplay, Potter said: "We are happy to have won. The first half was very good, the 3-0 lead was well deserved.
"But then we start the second half too calmly and get punished. The momentum and the atmosphere changed there and then football becomes emotional."
"After their two goals we needed to survive, and we did."
whycumonme
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Gyrolokes is not suited to Arsenal’s style of play, Havertz is isn’t a No9, Tzolis isn’t an upgrade for Martinelli or Trossaud. Basically Arsenal have weakened their team offensively, Eze gives them more at L/W, plus when Saka returns Madueke should be capable of playing L/W. Dowman can help out with Saka’s workload. In January we definitely need a natural L/W like Nusa, plus a quality striker like Kroupi. We have got plenty to spend and it needs addressing in my opinion.
Gyokerez offers a lot, their was a time when our attack had no identity. The main problem which will remain Arteta hasn't learn how to ROTATE players. Downman should have start rotated with saka early now saka is injured, tzolis should have rotated with eze from the start tzolis is now back eze back on the bench arteta already have tzolis doing the full 90min 2 games in from a month injury. Rice is integral understandable. but at no point has arteta seen martin zubimendi, skelly, merino who are constantly on bench deserving of a 15 - 30min rotation for the 1 player you definitely do not want to lose??? Prevention is better than the cure, Gyokerez should play ever match as the top scorer of a team that won the championship if even for 10mins, yet havertz plays the full 90min and always subs for Gyokerez.
zoseilnos
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l what the number
zizcenrsyz
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Arsenal should go for Nusa and bring Inter's striker Lautaro Martinez
resabekpst
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Penalty.
No penalty equals no goal, he’s awful, plus I,m an Arsenal fan. But i,m honest. He’s poor, no technicality, poor 1st touch, can’t link up play. 1 footed awful aerialy and he doesn’t suit Arsenal’s style. Sell in January If we can find a buyer.
resabekpst
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I hate to hear Kroupi replacing Gyokeres. That's bulshit. Nusa is never as good as Tzolis too.
You seriously should learn about football before embarrassing yourself with such ludicrous comments. Gyrolokes and Tzolis are passengers in Arsenal’s team, please tell me what other clubs were in for these two, nobody for Tzolis and Almorin for Gyrolokes who he had at Sporting. Both are crap for a quality team. Coventry and Norwich had them, and nobody wanted them then. Open your eyes and see what they offer.
resabekpst
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You're just repeating what people say if you think Nusa is better or Kroupi you're just a ...
I personally am not repeating what others have said. I have my own opinions, we are weaker offensively than last season, we spent too much time with Alvarez. We have got to strengthen our attacking players, left wing and striker are needed or we may end up without a trophy. My own opinion!!!!
resabekpst
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You're just repeating what people say if you think Nusa is better or Kroupi you're just a ...
I agree 💯 £60ml was a great sale for us. But Tzolis was purchased as a backup for Trossaud, who was running his contract out and going for free.£20ml was a decent sale.
resabekpst
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I hate to hear Kroupi replacing Gyokeres. That's bulshit. Nusa is never as good as Tzolis too.
Personally i wouldn’t hesitate to sell him, his technically poor, away 1st touch.poor aerialy, and 1 footed. Good at penalty’s, poor at football.
resabekpst
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I hate to hear Kroupi replacing Gyokeres. That's bulshit. Nusa is never as good as Tzolis too.
We all have our own opinions, I’m expressing myself. Tzolis isn’t a quality player for a top club.
fenalpsu
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Gyrolokes is not suited to Arsenal’s style of play, Havertz is isn’t a No9, Tzolis isn’t an upgrade for Martinelli or Trossaud. Basically Arsenal have weakened their team offensively, Eze gives them more at L/W, plus when Saka returns Madueke should be capable of playing L/W. Dowman can help out with Saka’s workload. In January we definitely need a natural L/W like Nusa, plus a quality striker like Kroupi. We have got plenty to spend and it needs addressing in my opinion.
Trossard should have remain, as for Martinelly its a win win situation for both side
TheWitty
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Gyrolokes is not suited to Arsenal’s style of play, Havertz is isn’t a No9, Tzolis isn’t an upgrade for Martinelli or Trossaud. Basically Arsenal have weakened their team offensively, Eze gives them more at L/W, plus when Saka returns Madueke should be capable of playing L/W. Dowman can help out with Saka’s workload. In January we definitely need a natural L/W like Nusa, plus a quality striker like Kroupi. We have got plenty to spend and it needs addressing in my opinion.
I hate to hear Kroupi replacing Gyokeres. That's bulshit. Nusa is never as good as Tzolis too.
BlueBlackSnake
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Penalty.
yeeceprtz
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Gyrolokes is not suited to Arsenal’s style of play, Havertz is isn’t a No9, Tzolis isn’t an upgrade for Martinelli or Trossaud. Basically Arsenal have weakened their team offensively, Eze gives them more at L/W, plus when Saka returns Madueke should be capable of playing L/W. Dowman can help out with Saka’s workload. In January we definitely need a natural L/W like Nusa, plus a quality striker like Kroupi. We have got plenty to spend and it needs addressing in my opinion.
You're just repeating what people say if you think Nusa is better or Kroupi you're just a ...
resabekpst
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Gyrolokes is not suited to Arsenal’s style of play, Havertz is isn’t a No9, Tzolis isn’t an upgrade for Martinelli or Trossaud. Basically Arsenal have weakened their team offensively, Eze gives them more at L/W, plus when Saka returns Madueke should be capable of playing L/W. Dowman can help out with Saka’s workload. In January we definitely need a natural L/W like Nusa, plus a quality striker like Kroupi. We have got plenty to spend and it needs addressing in my opinion.
Duoaeimnru
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say isak