Gyokeres indeed blossomed after leaving England, enjoying two sensational seasons at Sporting Lisbon, where he netted an astonishing 97 goals in 102 appearances, securing back-to-back Primeira Liga titles and a national cup, while also finishing as the league’s top scorer in both campaigns.

However, the 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League opener saw Viktor Gyokeres struggle to get involved, making just four passes and failing to record a shot in 60 minutes.

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.

Viktor Gyokeres made his Arsenal debut against Manchester United on Sunday, and the Swede found it tough going, failing to register a single shot on goal during the match

Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has named the Arsenal star who will replace newly-signed striker Viktor Gyokeres during important games in the 2025-26 campaign.

Gyokeres, Arsenal and Sesko have been in a weird love triangle, but the club have finally agreed a deal for the Swede. He really wants it

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.

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.

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.