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Pundits Split on Viktor Gyokeres' Role After Quiet Arsenal Debut

Arteta urges patience, citing pressing demands following a brief preparation.

Overview

  • Gyokeres started at Old Trafford, played 60 minutes without a shot or chance, and was replaced by Kai Havertz in Arsenal's 1-0 win.
  • Jamie Carragher said he expects Havertz to start the biggest matches, while Gary Neville argued Gyokeres should not be left out and suggested the pair could play together.
  • Troy Deeney called the £64m signing "isn't the answer" and predicted Havertz will start more often, with Alan Pardew labeling the debut "poor" and the early substitution unsurprising.
  • Mikel Arteta said Gyokeres "did a lot of things very good" but needs to sharpen decision-making in Arsenal's high press and that the team did not play him in behind often enough.
  • The Sweden striker arrived from Sporting CP after limited pre-season preparation and roughly two weeks of training with Arsenal, context cited by multiple reports.