Overview

• Arsenal opened with a 1-0 victory at Manchester United through Riccardo Calafiori’s 13th‑minute header from a corner, with coverage noting set‑piece execution and defensive resilience.
• Viktor Gyokeres’ debut lasted about 60 minutes and yielded limited involvement, with reports citing roughly 22 touches, no shots and no key passes before his substitution.
• Chris Sutton urged patience, arguing the forward lacked service, while Jermaine Pennant cautioned supporters not to expect Portuguese‑league numbers immediately in the Premier League.
• Alan Shearer predicted Gyokeres will score in this Arsenal side, and Ian Wright said he had contacted the striker to offer support after the scrutiny of his first outing.
• Analysts credited David Raya with crucial saves in the win, and The Times’ assessment—relayed in follow‑up coverage—pressed for a left‑wing signing to provide better supply to the new No 9 ahead of games against Leeds and Liverpool.