Overview

• Viktor Gyokeres started for Arsenal on August 17 at Old Trafford, with the Gunners winning 1-0 before he was replaced by Kai Havertz in the 60th minute.
• The Sweden international registered 22 touches with no shots and no key passes in his Premier League bow.
• Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live that instant judgments were unfair and said the striker received little service, citing subdued displays from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
• Jermaine Pennant cautioned supporters that the Premier League is a tougher environment and said fans should not expect the prolific numbers Gyokeres produced for Sporting CP.
• Arsenal signed the 27-year-old this summer on a five-year deal for a reported €63.5m fee plus €10m in add-ons after he posted 54 goals and 13 assists last season in Portugal.