{"id":7188,"date":"2025-07-28T08:46:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=7188"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:46:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:46:30","slug":"arsenal-edge-newcastle-3-2-in-singapore-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/arsenal-edge-newcastle-3-2-in-singapore-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Edge Newcastle 3\u20132 in Singapore Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elanga and Odegaard Shine<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arsenal secured a dramatic 3\u20132 victory over Newcastle United<\/strong> in a high-octane preseason friendly at the <strong>Singapore National Stadium<\/strong> on July 27, 2025. The match featured standout performances from <strong>Anthony Elanga<\/strong>, who scored on his Newcastle debut, and <strong>Martin \u00d8degaard<\/strong>, whose late penalty sealed the win for the Gunners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Match Highlights: Goals, Drama, and Debuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The game delivered five goals and plenty of excitement as both teams showcased their summer signings and tactical tweaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scoring Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scorer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Minute<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Newcastle<\/td><td>Anthony Elanga<\/td><td>6&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arsenal<\/td><td>Mikel Merino<\/td><td>33&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arsenal<\/td><td>Alex Murphy (OG)<\/td><td>35&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Newcastle<\/td><td>Jacob Murphy<\/td><td>58&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arsenal<\/td><td>Martin \u00d8degaard (PEN)<\/td><td>84&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-3.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-3-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-3-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elanga<\/strong> opened the scoring with a scuffed finish from a Sandro Tonali cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Merino<\/strong> equalized with a composed strike after a slick move involving Havertz and Trossard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Murphy\u2019s own goal<\/strong> gave Arsenal the lead moments later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jacob Murphy<\/strong> leveled the score with a long-range effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u00d8degaard<\/strong> converted a penalty won by 15-year-old <strong>Max Dowman<\/strong>, who impressed off the bench<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;New Signings: Elanga Impresses, Gyokeres Watches On<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u26ab Anthony Elanga (Newcastle)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signed from Nottingham Forest for <strong>\u00a355 million<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scored on his first start for the Magpies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showed pace, positioning, and composure in the box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"7200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-5.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-5-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-5-300x401.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joined from Sporting CP for <strong>\u00a363.5 million<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scored <strong>97 goals in 102 games<\/strong> for Sporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present at the stadium but did not feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected to debut against Tottenham or in London friendlies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Match Stats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Arsenal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Newcastle<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Possession<\/td><td>51%<\/td><td>49%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shots on Target<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Shots<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Expected Goals<\/td><td>1.52<\/td><td>1.10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-1.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-1-150x119.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal dominated key phases but Newcastle remained dangerous on the counter, with <strong>David Raya<\/strong> making crucial saves from Tonali and Guimar\u00e3es.<br><br><strong>Season Outlook: Arsenal Aim for Silverware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After finishing second last season, <strong>Mikel Arteta\u2019s Arsenal are hungry for trophies<\/strong>. With <strong>Gyokeres, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Mosquera, Madueke, and Kepa<\/strong> joining the squad, the Gunners boast depth and quality across the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arteta said of Gyokeres:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cViktor has so many qualities. He brings a clinical edge and intelligent movement. We\u2019re excited to start working with him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Upcoming Fixtures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opponent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July 31<\/td><td>Tottenham Hotspur<\/td><td>Kai Tak Stadium, HK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August 6<\/td><td>Villarreal<\/td><td>Emirates Stadium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August 9<\/td><td>Athletic Bilbao<\/td><td>Emirates Stadium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-4.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-4-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arsenal-v-Newcastle-4-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Arsenal\u2019s Winning Mentality on Display<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal\u2019s 3\u20132 win over Newcastle was more than a preseason result\u2014it was a <strong>statement of intent<\/strong>. With <strong>Gyokeres waiting in the wings<\/strong>, and young talents like <strong>Dowman<\/strong> emerging, the Gunners are building a squad capable of <strong>ending their 21-year Premier League title drought<\/strong>.<br><br><strong><em>Ready to win bigger? Bet with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh-m\">BangBet <\/a>for the best odds, exclusive free gifts, expert match predictions, and unbeatable betting guides! Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or a pro, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/\">BangBet <\/a>gives you the edge to play smarter and cash out bigger. 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