Alan Shearer has given his verdict on Viktor Gyokeres' start to life at Arsenal. (Image: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)

Alan Shearer has said that Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres is ‘far from’ the level of some of Europe’s best strikers, following his start to life at the Emirates Stadium.

Gyokeres joined Arsenal in a £63.5 million deal from Sporting CP the summer transfer window. He grabbed the attention of a lot of big European teams with his goal-scoring exploits in Portugal.

During his time with Sporting, he scored 97 goals in 102 appearances in all competitions. But he has been unable to get anywhere near to that record with Arsenal so far.

In his 11 appearances for the club, he has scored three times. The 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday was his seventh game in all competitions without a goal or an assist.

Speaking on Match of the Day, Shearer has given an honest assessment of the striker. He also pointed out how he has improved the Gunners in the attacking third.

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