Arsenal's star striker Viktor Gyokeres might be finding the net, but former Premier League forward Chris Sutton believes the Gunners are failing to get the best out of their prolific marksman.

The Sweden international, who joined Arsenal from Sporting CP last summer after a jaw-dropping 54 goals in 52 games across all competitions, has already bagged 19 goals this season. His latest came from the penalty spot in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid—a spot-kick he both won and converted.

But Sutton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's UCL Debrief, is frustrated that Mikel Arteta's side isn't playing to Gyokeres' undeniable strengths. "He's a big, physical striker, yet when they have the ball in wide areas they neglect to cross it in," Sutton said. "I don't quite understand that—why have his type of center-forward and not try to play to his strengths?"

At Sporting, Gyokeres thrived as a lone striker thanks to a system that played to his explosive movement. He'd dart toward the ball, roll defenders, and make sharp runs in behind from wide starting positions. Arsenal, however, have yet to adapt to those patterns. "They're not helping themselves when they have opportunities—particularly on the left-hand side—to put the ball in, they don't," Sutton added. "At one point they ended up all the way back at David Raya."

Despite his goal tally, Gyokeres has faced questions about his impact, especially as Arsenal's go-to difference-maker. But Sutton argues the issue isn't the striker—it's the service. "People have questioned him because he's the Arsenal guy meant to make a difference, and he has done all right this season. But if you want to score a goal, you have to get chances," Sutton explained. "He's a good finisher, so it doesn't help when you have the ball in a good crossing area and people aren't prepared to take a chance and put it in. I understand principles of play, but you can score from crosses—it is allowed!"

For a team that isn't exactly free-scoring, Sutton's message is clear: give your big man the ball where he can do damage. Whether Arsenal listens could define the rest of their campaign.