Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes Viktor Gyokeres can follow in the footsteps of Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry despite criticism over his debut performance on Sunday. The Swedish striker started the 1-0 win at Manchester United, but was replaced 60 minutes in after an ineffective display.

Gary Lineker has now said who will score more goals this season out of Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike or Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres.

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.

Ian Wright revealed the motivating message he sent to Viktor Gyokeres after his flop debut against Manchester United.

Speaking to Sports Mole, Watts claimed that Arsenal's fellow attackers did Gyokeres no favours with their runs inside, but he also implored the Scandinavian to quickly adjust to life in the Premier League, where he cannot "bully" defences in the same way that he did in the Primeira Liga.

Gyokeres joined the tour in Singapore on Sunday and received a warm welcome from players, staff and supporters alike. He was presented to fans before the 3-2 friendly win over Newcastle United there, and received a rapturous ovation.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has blasted Arsenal for their new £63 million signing Viktor Gyokeres, calling for supporters to temper their enthusiasm following the striker's lacklustre introduction to English football.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta have both confirmed their starting sides for Sunday's Premier League affair at Old Trafford.