Viktor Gyökeres Extends Nations League Record as Sweden Seal Promotion
Viktor Gyökeres scored twice as Sweden beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-2 on Saturday night, becoming the first player to score in eight consecutive Nations League appearances. The Arsenal striker’s two penalties helped Graham Potter’s side seal promotion to League A with a game to spare.
Gyökeres Makes It Eight Games in a Row
talkSPORT reports that Gyökeres has now scored 12 goals across those eight appearances, a run stretching back to October 2024.
Daniel Svensson opened the scoring in Stockholm before Gyökeres converted twice from the spot to put Sweden 3-0 up at half-time. Bosnia and Herzegovina pulled two back after the break, but Sweden held on. Their final game of the international break is away to Poland on Tuesday.
Has Gyökeres Done Enough to Start at Newcastle?
Arsenal fans have already seen Gyökeres make a difference this month. He set up Noni Madueke’s opener and scored the winner in the 2–1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, a reminder of what he can offer beyond his finishing.
Kai Havertz led the line against Hull City before the break, so Mikel Arteta has a decision to make when Arsenal return to Premier League action at St James’ Park.
