SWEDE SUCCESS IN VIKTOR'S VEINS

Mikel: Gyokeres’ goal has done him the World of good... now he’s ready to lead Gunners charge against old club

- JOHN CROSS

VIKTOR GYOKERES has got goals running through his veins ahead of his emotional return to Lisbon.

Arsenal striker Gyokeres faces his old club Sporting for the first time since his protracted £64million transfer to the Emirates last summer.

It became an ugly saga before the deal eventually went through - and that may mean the Sweden international receives a hot reception from the Sporting fans tonight.

But Mikel Arteta insists Gyokeres is actually fired up and ready to embrace a big night for him personally and an even bigger night for Arsenal.

Gyokeres had a prolific two years at Sporting, scoring 97 goals in 102 games.

The 27-year-old has bagged 17 goals in all competitions this season and will be full of confidence after his playoff goal against Poland sent Sweden to the World Cup.