Viktor Gyökeres is preparing to make his Arsenal debut with Thierry Henry eyeing his potential and urging patience.

The former Coventry City favourite sealed a £63.5 million move to the Emirates from Sporting Lisbon this summer, a switch that has left Gunners fans eager to see whether he can reproduce the form that made him such a hit in Portugal.

But Arsenal legend Henry believes supporters must resist the urge to demand instant fireworks ahead of a Premier League opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford today (4.30pm).

Speaking to Betway Insider Henry said: "It's always unfair because when I talk about a striker, it brings an unnecessary pressure, sometimes, because whenever I say something it goes above and beyond. What I would say about Gyokeres is that you saw his goal

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