Striking consistency! Gyökeres has converted 19 penalties in a row in league play

Everton hosts Arsenal at Goodison Park in the 17th round of the Premier League. The Gunners are in desperate need of a win to maintain their grip on the top spot in the standings.

The first half offered few chances, with Everton rarely threatening the visitors’ goal. Arsenal, meanwhile, managed to make the most of perhaps their only real opportunity in the opening 45 minutes.

Jake O'Brien was penalized for a handball inside his own box, and the referee pointed to the spot. Viktor Gyökeres made no mistake from 12 yards, calmly dispatching the penalty and cementing his reputation as a penalty specialist. Since his debut season with Sporting in the 2023/24 campaign, Viktor Gyökeres has flawlessly converted all 19 penalties he has taken in league matches.

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It's worth noting that this goal marked the Swedish striker's seventh for Arsenal. With five league goals to his name, he is currently the club's top scorer in the Premier League.