Arsenal Manager Arteta Defends Striker Gyökeres After Mixed Debut

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in Viktor Gyokeres, who recently joined the club from Sporting CP for over £60 million, despite a subdued debut in their 1-0 win over Manchester United. Arteta highlighted the team's ongoing efforts to adapt to Gyokeres’ playing style and emphasized the collective responsibility to support him in becoming more effective on the pitch. The striker’s limited impact in his first game was partially attributed to the team's build-up play rather than his performance alone, with Arteta noting Gyokeres' enthusiasm and good training form ahead of their next match against Leeds United. Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit also defended Gyokeres, suggesting he was left isolated by teammates during his debut. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed that PSG had offered over €200 million for a package deal including Gyokeres' former teammate Victor Osimhen, but the club chose to keep Osimhen and instead planned to invest in Gyokeres. Overall, Arsenal remains optimistic about Gyokeres' potential to become a key goal scorer for the team.