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Gyokeres ends goal drought in Arsenal thrashing of Atletico

Arsenal celebrate after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League football match vs Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 21, 2025. [ Ben STANSALL / AFP]

Viktor Gyokeres scored twice to end a nine-game goal drought in Arsenal's second half demolition of Atletico Madrid as a 4-0 win extended the Gunners' perfect Champions League start on Tuesday.

Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli opened the floodgates before Gyokeres' double, with all the goals coming in a 13-minute spell either side of the hour mark.

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