{
  "id": 8244482,
  "title": "EPL: ‘Life goes up and down’ – Sweden coach, Potter sends message to Arsenal star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/epl-life-goes-up-and-down-sweden-coach-potter-sends-message-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:04:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/epl-life-goes-up-and-down-sweden-coach-potter-sends-message-to-arsenal-star/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sweden manager Graham Potter has offered words of support to Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres, following the player's difficult start to the 2026-27 season. Potter explained that top players like Gyokeres face intense scrutiny when their form drops. The 51-year-old coach praised Gyokeres' recent performances for the Swedish national team. He reminded critics of Gyokeres' impressive goal-scoring record, which was crucial to Arsenal's Premier League title last season. Potter told Metro, \"Things happen. Things go up and down, just like life does. He's a Premier League winner. He scored a lot of goals as a number nine for Arsenal. He was incredible in World Cup qualifying and had a great World Cup as well. Players at this level will always get criticism at some point. But there is no problem here. We love Viktor. He enjoys being here.\" Gyokeres has dropped out of Arsenal's starting XI, playing just one Premier League game this season. He also made his first full 90 minutes of the campaign during Arsenal's 4-2 win over Ipswich in the Carabao Cup. Despite not scoring in four matches this year, Gyokeres has been selected for Sweden's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.",
  "summary": "Sweden manager, Graham Potter has sent out a message of encouragement to Arsenal striker, Viktor Gyokeres following the player’s challenging start to the 2026-27. Potter emphasised that top players such as Gyokeres face heightened scrutiny when their performance declines. The 51-year-old manager proceeded to commend Gyokeres’ recent contributions to the Swedish national team. He further […] EPL:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}