Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in Singapore on Sunday as Mikel Arteta’s kept their winning run going in preseason.
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Anthony Elanga put Newcastle ahead early on as the new signing made a great first impression on his first start, but then Arsenal equalized through Mikel Merino and an own goal from Alex Murphy moments later made it 2-1.
Jacob Murphy scored a beauty at the other end to make it 2-2 in the second half but Martin Odegaard’s penalty kick won it for Arsenal late on.
Next up for the Gunners is the small matter of a North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong on Thursday, July 31. Newcastle face K-League XI on Wednesday.
Arsenal vs Newcastle score: 3-2
Goalscorers; Merino 33’, A. Murphy 35’ og, Odegaard 84’; Elanga 6’, J. Murphy 58’
Arsenal vs Newcastle live updates! — by Joe Prince-Wright
Odegaard scores the penalty!
Teenager Dowman wins a penalty and Odegaard finishes it off. Arsenal lead late on.
Murphy makes it 2-2 with a belter!
Arsenal score twice quickly to take the lead!
Merino equalizes, then a Murphy own goal has the Gunners ahead in Singapore. Crazy few minutes!
Elanga puts Newcastle ahead
Not a bad start to life at Newcastle for Elanga.
Vikor Gyokeres is announced as an Arsenal player
Arsenal lineup
🔵 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🔘
⚖️ Zubimendi starts
🎯 Merino in midfield
💪 Havertz leads the lineLet’s do this, Gunners 👊 | Watch LIVE on https://t.co/4KJlfKW7rt from 12.30 (UK)
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Newcastle lineup
Arsenal team news, focus
The Gunners still won’t have Gabriel Jesus for some time, while Jurrien Timber and Gabriel Magalhaes are not quite ready for prime time (in this case, we’re deeming this preseason game prime time). Christian Norgaard, Martin Zubimendi, and Kepa Arrizabalaga made their Arsenal debuts against AC Milan. Arsenal are expected to announce Viktor Gyokeres soon, but very likely not in time for the Swede to lace up his boots for Sunday.
Newcastle United team news, focus
Howe wanted several transfers done early but so far Anthony Elanga is the only non-teen through the door. Spain 18-year-old Antonio Cordero arrived from Malaga and Friday saw the Magpies announce the Seung-soo Park of Suwon Bluewings. Isak’s status looms large after Hugo Ekitike chose Liverpool and names like Benjamin Sesko and Jorgen Strand Larsen are now being mentioned if the Swede decides to leave Newcastle. Pretty unsettling ahead of a Champions League season, yeah?
Arsenal vs Newcastle United preview
Newcastle United, meanwhile, followed up a 4-0 win over League Two outfit Carlisle United with a humbling 4-0 smackdown by Celtic in Glasgow.
There will be a temptation to tag that score line even given the natural unevenness of preseason, as rumors are rampant that superstar striker Alexander Isak is unsettled by the lack of a new contract to meet his wage desires. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the Swede is dealing with a minor thigh injury.
How to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle United live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30am ET Sunday
Venue: Singapore National Stadium in Kallang
Streaming: NewcastleUnited.com or Arsenal.com (paid)
Arsenal vs Newcastle United prediction
The travel is a huge challenge and Arsenal have been abroad longer. Predicting preseason is almost always silly but the Gunners are better settled in Singapore and looked a lot better against AC Milan than Newcastle did versus Celtic. Arsenal 3-1 Newcastle.
