Viktor Gyokeres started for Arsenal for his Premier League debut before being substituted around the hour mark for Kai Havertz. Ex-Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has given his verdict on what he called a "poor" performance from the Swedish striker.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are pressing on in their attempts to sign new players and make a strong start to the new Premier League season. Tottenham look set to make a splash in the market in coming days,

Viktor Gyokeres leads the line for Arsenal, finally making his Premier League debut despite spending four seasons at Brighton and Hove Albion earlier in his career. He is not the only fresh face in the Gunners' lineup, though, with Martin Zubimendi slotting into a place in midfield. See Arsenal's starters and substitutes below.

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Arsenal have enjoyed their biggest ever opening day victory since the birth of the Premier League, with Wenger’s side managing an astounding 6–1 win over Everton at Goodison Park in 2009–10. Cesc Fàbregas bagged a second-half brace after the Gunners had strolled to a three-goal lead by the half-time whistle.

Title challengers Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all made winning starts but in contrasting fashion on the first weekend of the Premier League season.Defending champions Liverpool needed late drama to beat Bournemouth on an emotional night at Anfield,

Arsenal are all set to play Manchester United at Old Trafford in their Premier League opener on Sunday, August 17. A big headline will be the new striker battle between Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres and United's Benjamin Sesko. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that two players, who were doubts for the match, should be able to feature in the opener.