Is Viktor Gyokeres ready for the Premier League?

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As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker.

The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season.

So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres finally be ready for the Premier League?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and Mark Carey to look at the numbers behind Gyokeres incredible season while David Novo, from Portuguese publication Record, gives the perspective from Portugal.

Plus, former Coventry City assistant manager Adi Viveash also shares his account of working with the Swedish striker closely and helping to develop his game prior to his move to Sporting.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Liam Tharme, Mark Carey, David Novo and Adi Viveash

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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