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Rio Ferdinand explains why £63m Arsenal new boy Viktor Gyokeres could flop in the Premier League as he tells expectant fans to 'calm down'

Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Viktor Gyokeres could flop in the Premier League following his £63million move from Sporting CP this summer.

Manchester United club legend Ferdinand, 46, has urged fans to 'calm down' when it comes to their expectations over 27-year-old Gyokeres.

Making his Premier League debut for the Gunners at Old Trafford on Sunday, the Swedish international failed to register a shot before he was substituted mid-way through the second half.

While Mikel Arteta's side were able to hold on for a 1-0 win, they demonstrated some teething problems as Gyokeres spearheaded a new-look attack.