The Singapore National Stadium reached fever pitch shortly before kick-off when Viktor Gyokeres – fresh off his flight from London – was paraded on the pitch. The Arsenal supporters greatly outnumbered their Newcastle counterparts in the stadium, and they gave our new striker the most rapturous of receptions.

Arsenal fans enjoyed a glimpse of both a new signing and a potential star of the future as they bested Newcastle in Singapore

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko would rather join Manchester United over Newcastle this summer. The battle for Sesko is set to ramp up once again with the Premier League duo battling for his signature, after Arsenal opted instead to sign Viktor Gyokeres.

The young defender had Bukayo Saka breathing down his neck but could only turn the ball into his own net after a dangerous cross from the Arsenal left. Arsenal looked to press home their advantage and ended the half as the team on top with Leandro Trossard and Saka looking particularly threatening on either flank.

Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

Arsenal and Newcastle United will face off in a pre-season friendly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. ET. The match will be held at the Singapore National

Jacob Murphy equalised with a brilliant effort in the second half, but a late Martin Odegaard penalty sealed the win for Mikel Arteta’s side. An injury to Sven Botman will also be a big concern for Eddie Howe after the Dutchman was withdrawn just 25 minutes after coming onto the pitch.

Arsenal edged an entertaining preseason friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday, with a late Martin Ødegaard penalty ensuring the Gunners continued their winning start to the summer.

Newcastle United suffered a 3-2 defeat against Arsenal and here are five things we learned from the pre-season friendly at the National Stadium in Singapore

Arsenal and Newcastle United face off on Sunday morning in an exciting pre-season friendly soccer match in Singapore.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United he wants to explore a move away from the club with Liverpool waiting in the wings.