Overview

• Viktor Gyökeres registered zero shots, 21 touches and a 44% pass completion rate in his 60 minutes at Old Trafford, sparking harsh media ratings despite Arsenal’s 1-0 victory.
• Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf labelled the £64 million signing “useless” on ESPN FC and likened his debut to Rasmus Hojlund’s disappointing Manchester United outing.
• Manager Mikel Arteta defended Gyökeres, attributing the lack of chances to a collective service issue rather than individual failings.
• ESPN pundit Craig Burley cautioned that the striker could grow frustrated unless Arsenal adjust their buildup to play to his runs in behind the defense.
• Debate now centres on whether the Gunners will tweak their tactical approach to better supply Gyökeres or demand that he quickly adapt to Arsenal’s possession-based game.