New Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was launched to the gang in Singapore whereas 15-year-old Max Dowman as soon as once more impressed because the Gunners beat Newcastle 3-2 in pre-season.
Gyokeres accomplished a transfer price as much as £64m to the Gunners from Sporting on Saturday and waved to followers from the pitch earlier than kick-off.
Nonetheless, the Arsenal followers contained in the Nationwide Stadium didn’t get lengthy to benefit from the second as Anthony Elanga scored his first purpose in Newcastle colors with a scuffed effort after Sandro Tonali picked him out contained in the field within the sixth minute.
The Gunners did have possibilities by Kai Havertz and Ben White however ultimately drew stage when Mikel Merino completed nicely from a intelligent Havertz flick on within the thirty third minute.
Simply two minutes later Arsenal have been in entrance when Havertz’s low cross was slammed into his personal web by Newcastle left-back Alex Murphy.
Newcastle made 9 adjustments at half time and Arsenal nearly prolonged their lead when Nick Pope saved nicely from an acrobatic effort from Bukayo Saka.
It was a type of 9 subs who then drew Newcastle stage when Jacob Murphy was allowed house to shoot from the sting of the world and the ball bobbled previous David Raya.
Arteta as soon as once more introduced on extremely rated 15-year-old Dowman and the ahead gained a penalty following a skillful run, with captain Martin Odegaard scoring from the spot to present Arsenal the win.
Arsenal journey to Hong Kong subsequent week to play rivals Tottenham Hotspur whereas Newcastle tackle Crew Ok League in South Korea.
