Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has said he is proud of the contribution he made to the club last season, speaking as the team prepares to open its Premier League title defence at home to his former club Coventry City on Friday. The comments come at the start of a new campaign in which Arsenal will be looking to build on the previous season's success under increased scrutiny as reigning champions.

Gyokeres, who previously played for Coventry City before moving on to Sporting CP and then Arsenal, reflected on his impact following his first season at the north London club. The upcoming fixture against Coventry adds a personal element to the opening weekend, as Arsenal begin the new Premier League season looking to defend their title.