Viktor Gyokeres urges resurgent Arsenal to seize ‘amazing’ Champions League opportunity against Atletico Madrid

Gyokeres looks to have hit form at just the right time after scoring twice against Fulham (Reuters)

“We have done very well throughout the season, but of course now, with these games that are coming, we need to do well in these games to get us over the line. It has been incredible so far, what we have done, but we have to do it now.

“It’s amazing to play this game at home. We know what is at stake and we have an amazing opportunity to have a great game tomorrow and to enjoy it with the fans. We have to do it on the pitch and, with their amazing support, it could be a great night."

Following his £64million transfer from Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres initially scored just three goals in 11 matches, then endured 10 games without a goal from open play.

He has since rediscovered his scoring touch with five strikes in his last eight appearances, including a two-goal performance against Fulham, among his best for the club.

He continued: "Of course it’s about keeping going in football, no matter what happens. You have to go again and again. There’s so many games.

“There’s always going to be challenges throughout the season and you have to deal with those the best possible way and do better the next game.

“That’s a very important part. I’ve done that before (gone on a scoring run) and of course I want to do that. Every player is better when they have confidence."