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.

A much-improved Manchester United scrapped with Arsenal but fell victim a goalkeeper error in a 1-0 season-opening loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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Viktor Gyokeres failed to make an instant Premier League impact for Arsenal against Manchester United on SundayThe big Swedish international was highly linked with a move to the Red Devils before he chose to join Arsenal in a £64m dealHe failed to register a shot or create a chance before being replaced by Kai Havertz in the second halfViktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating Arsenal debut as he struggled to make an impact in Sunday’s clash against Manchester United.

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville were in disagreement over Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres following the Gunners' 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday

Pundit Gary Neville was impressed with Viktor Gyokeres despite the Arsenal striker failing to score against Manchester United.

Manchester United host Arsenal in their first Premier League match of the campaign, but there will also be a reunion between Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres