Amorim Warns Arsenal's Gyökeres of Premier League Demands Ahead of Debut

As of August 16th, 2025, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has issued a warning to Arsenal's new striker Viktor Gyökeres ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash. Gyökeres, who enjoyed a prolific spell under Amorim's management at Sporting CP last season, has now joined Arsenal in a €73.5 million transfer.

During his time at Sporting, Gyökeres netted an impressive 66 goals in 68 games under Amorim's guidance. This form convinced Arsenal to make the Swedish international their marquee signing this summer. However, Amorim has cautioned that Gyökeres now faces a battle to maintain his goal-scoring exploits in the more demanding Premier League.

"Viktor is in a different league," Amorim acknowledged. "Sporting have good scouting because they live from the players they can buy and sell to survive. I think he's a very good player. It's not a surprise to see him with a big club in England."

Despite Amorim's warning, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed confidence that the Emirates Stadium is the "perfect stage" for Gyökeres to showcase his talents, with the support of his new world-class teammates. The stage is set for a fascinating clash between Amorim's United and Gyökeres's Arsenal this Sunday, as the Swedish striker aims to prove his former mentor wrong.