A debut defeat and an outing that was underwhelming but left the sense he was underused may matter little. When it comes to competitive games, Viktor Gyokeres ’s Arsenal bow will come at Old Trafford against Manchester United on 17 August.

Viktor Gyokeres has finally completed his much-anticipated transfer to Arsenal and is now eager to concentrate on scoring goals for his new club. The Swedish striker has established himself as one of the most prolific forwards in world football over the past few seasons and is now expected to bring that level of performance to the Emirates Stadium.