Will Viktor Gyokeres Be In Arsenal Starting XI Against Newcastle?

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal seems determined to get over that second-place finish tag and finally put their hands on a coveted silverware. The Gunners have bolstered their attacking prowess with the inclusion of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres. No wonder, Gyokeres is one of the best centre forwards in world football presently, and he has shown his exceptional goal-scoring abilities during his stint at Sporting CP in the Portuguese first division.

Amidst speculations of Gyokeres making his unofficial debut in Arsenal vs Newcastle United in Singapore, we shall take a close look at whether Gyokeres can make his first appearance for Arsenal in the next game, or will the Gunners have to be a bit more patient.

Is Viktor Gyökeres Playing today in the Arsenal vs Newcastle United match?

As part of Arsenal's buildup to the Premier League, they were scheduled to face AC Milan, Newcastle United, and arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on their Asia tour. After a defeat in the shootout against AC Milan in the previous match, fans are keen to see Gyokeres turn up for Arsenal in the next game.

However, as things stand, Gyokeres making his unofficial debut against Newcastle United in the next game is quite unlikely due to a lot of reasons. As reported, Gyokeres has arrived in North London, but his inclusion in the Arsenal camp in Singapore seems complicated at the moment.

Many sports pundits feel that such claims appear a bit overambitious, as a lot of medical, fitness, and paperwork are still pending. Arteta is using the Asia tour as an opportunity to test his bench strength while giving game time to blend new signings as well. Players like Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Mosquera are expected to step up for Arsenal in the next game.

Can Gyokeres Help Arteta Win Titles?

Viktor Gyokeres is a proven match-winner. Despite Arsenal coming agonisingly close to lifting the Premier League and UEFA Champions League last season, they ended the season trophyless. Gyokeres' inclusion in the Arsenal camp might change the scenario and results for Arteta. Gyokeres made a lot of headlines after he scored a hat-trick against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. He even scored against every single team in the Portuguese top flight and won multiple player of the month awards. The new Arsenal attacking setup looks deadly, and Gyokeres might look forward to help Arsenal clinch a silverware in his debut season at North London.