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.

Viktor Gyokeres has finally spoken out after his debut for Arsenal against Man United on Sunday, drawing plenty of reaction from fans.

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.

Gyokeres ineffective at Old TraffordReplaced after an hour on PL debutPortuguese press let rip at former Sporting starFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?Gyokeres started for Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday following his big-money move from Sporting but was hauled off on the hour after an ineffective showing.

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

Arsenal made Gyokeres their number one attacking target after finding themselves frustrated in their efforts to sign Benjamin Sesko, whom they had had their eye on for over a year, but RB Leipzig's price demands allegedly proved excessive earlier this summer.

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.

Rio Ferdinand has called for patience with Arsenal ’s new signing, Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker, who joined from Sporting CP in a £64million deal, was handed a start in Arsenal’s Premier League opener at Old Trafford.