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.

Viktor Gyokeres was subbed after an hour but Mikel Arteta has no doubts he'll be in a position to hit the ground running this season, starting against Manchester United

Both matches are being held at the Emirates Stadium and give Mikel Arteta a chance to use his squad in a more controlled environment. Last season, concerns were raised about the pitches in the United States and their impact on players,

Viktor Gyökeres' first Arsenal start couldn't prevent his new club from suffering a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.