Arsenal made Gyokeres their number one attacking target after finding themselves frustrated in their efforts to sign Benjamin Sesko, whom they had had their eye on for over a year, but RB Leipzig's price demands allegedly proved excessive earlier this summer.

MANCHESTER — Arsenal's new star striker Viktor Gyokeres had a debut to forget, but his manager Mikel Arteta has given plenty of positives around his performance and his potential.

A much-improved Manchester United scrapped with Arsenal but fell victim a goalkeeper error in a 1-0 season-opening loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.

In an effort to try and push them over the line to collecting silverware, Arteta brought highly-rated striker Viktor Gyokeres to the Emirates, but while he is undoubtedly a good finisher, it remains to be seen if the Gunners' methods of creativity suit the Swedish hitman.

Viktor Gyokeres failed to make an instant Premier League impact for Arsenal against Manchester United on SundayThe big Swedish international was highly linked with a move to the Red Devils before he chose to join Arsenal in a £64m dealHe failed to register a shot or create a chance before being replaced by Kai Havertz in the second halfViktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating Arsenal debut as he struggled to make an impact in Sunday’s clash against Manchester United.

Viktor Gyokeres was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and a potential reunion with Ruben Amorim, but the striker ultimately ended up joining Arsenal

Manchester United host Arsenal in their first Premier League match of the campaign, but there will also be a reunion between Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres