Viktor Gyokeres arrived in style for his introduction to Arsenal fans, with the Swedish striker in attendance for a friendly clash with Newcastle.

• Swedish striker has signed for the Gunners
• Joined them on pre-season tour of Asia
• Has been handed iconic No.14 shirt

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Gunners are in the Far East as part of their pre-season tour. Premier League rivals from St James’ Park are being faced in Singapore. A new face entered the dressing room for that encounter.

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  Gyokeres is not yet ready to make his debut for Arsenal, having flown out to Asia on the back of sealing a £64 million ($86m) transfer from Sporting, but he is raring to get going and embark on a new adventure.

  The 27-year-old frontman was dropped off at the Singapore National Stadium in a luxury Toyota Alphard van. He was all smiles when stepping out of that vehicle, with Gyokeres now officially a Gooner.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  He has been handed the iconic No.14 shirt in north London that was once worn by Arsenal’s all-time leading goalscorer Thierry Henry. He has been getting an early feel for that jersey, which he hopes will deliver a similar level of success.

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