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Gyokeres ends goal drought in Arsenal thrashing of Atletico

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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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