Mikel Arteta Warns Rivals After Viktor Gyokeres’ First Goal for Arsenal: “He Will Destroy You”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issued a warning to rivals following Viktor Gyokeres' first goal for the club in a victory over Athletic Bilbao. Arteta praised the Swedish forward's performance, stating that if opponents give him space, Gyokeres will "destroy" them.

The striker, who arrived at Emirates Stadium in a multi-million deal, had previously struggled to find the back of the net in his first two matches. Arsenal fans have been critical of the team's lack of a goal poacher in recent seasons.

Gyokeres is set to face Manchester United in the opening weekend of the Premier League, with Arteta hoping he can fire Arsenal to success. The Opta supercomputer predicts Liverpool to retain the title, while Manchester United is expected to improve on last season's 12th place finish.