This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Doesn’t Happen Often’—Thierry Henry Gives Viktor Gyokeres Verdict Ahead of Arsenal Debut. Thierry Henry called for patience when it comes to Arsenal’s new striker Viktor Gyökeres, warning that players rarely hit the ground running after moving to the Premier League for the first time.

The Swedish striker has already shown promising signs with a goal in pre-season against Athletic Bilbao and Gunners legend Henry believes he will thrive under Mikel Arteta this term

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Viktor Gyokeres for what he's "already" doing behind-the-scenes, as the Swede gears up to face-off against his former boss, Ruben Amorim, at Old Trafford on Sunday.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Arsenal have no regrets about Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United and are delighted with Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners weighed up a move for both strikers earlier this summer.

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Gyokeres joined the tour in Singapore on Sunday and received a warm welcome from players, staff and supporters alike. He was presented to fans before the 3-2 friendly win over Newcastle United there, and received a rapturous ovation.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: New signings Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi are both "fit to play" at Old Trafford.

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal lock horns at Old Trafford this weekend, aiming to get their respective seasons off to a flyer. Both sides have spent heavily this summer, including big money on new