Mikel Arteta believes Viktor Gyokeres will be in a “really good place” by the time Arsenal travel to Old Trafford for their opening game of the Premier League season next week. Gyokeres started his first game for Arsenal on Wednesday evening, playing just over an hour as the Gunners lost 3-2 to Villarreal in a friendly.

Arsenal have added six new names to their squad in the ongoing summer transfer window to ensure better results in the upcoming 2025/26 season. The Gunners have secured a second-place finish in the Premier League for three consecutive campaigns now, while not claiming any major silverware.