Dixon told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast: "Gyokeres was a bit vanilla. Players have to fall into the way of a team playing and sometimes when a player comes in he is trying so hard to make an impact.

Viktor Gyokeres started for Arsenal for his Premier League debut before being substituted around the hour mark for Kai Havertz. Ex-Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has given his verdict on what he called a "poor" performance from the Swedish striker.

Viktor Gyokeres made his first start for Arsenal in his side's 1-0 win over Manchester United over the weekend.