Arsenal snatch pre‑season thriller in Singapore

A vibrant evening at the National Stadium saw Newcastle United take the lead in just six minutes through Anthony Elanga, who slotted home from a Sandro Tonali cross in his first start for the club. It was a messy finish but clinical in effect and sent a clear message early on

Arsenal vs Newcastle goals 

Arsenal responded with determination. In the 33rd minute, Mikel Merino stole possession in midfield, fed through Trossard and Havertz, and dispatched a calm finish beyond Nick Pope

 

Two minutes later an own goal from Alex Murphy turned the game on its head. Trossard’s clever cross wasn’t properly cleared and Murphy inadvertently turned it past his keeper, granting Arsenal the lead before half time

 

In the second half, Newcastle struck back. Jacob Murphy curled a fine finish from distance into the corner to level matters at 2‑2 and set up a tense final half hour

The decisive moment came through Arsenal’s young sensation. 15‑year‑old Max Dowman made an impact after coming on, driving into the area before being fouled by Joelinton. From the resulting penalty, Martin Ødegaard coolly dispatched in the 84th minute to seal a 3‑2 victory for the Gunners

Moments that mattered

Elanga’s opener made a strong first impression for Newcastle

Merino’s goal displayed intelligent pressing and precise composure

Own goal by Murphy swung momentum just before the break

Jacob Murphy’s equaliser proved Newcastle tenacious

Dowman’s fearless cameo, earning the game‑winning penalty

Ødegaard’s calm spot‑kick underlined leadership and finishing skill

What this means

Arsenal now have two pre‑season wins under their belt and continue building confidence ahead of key matches against Tottenham and Villarreal. Young talents like Dowman and Nwaneri are emerging as pivotal figures. Merino, Zubimendi and Kepa impressed too, suggesting Arteta’s Spanish‑centric midfield plan is already taking shape  

 

For Newcastle, Elanga and Jacob Murphy showed attacking promise. Yet defensive lapses and the own goal cost them dearly. Adaptations and sharper concentration will be needed in upcoming friendlies  

Quick goal summary table

Time Scorer Team Score

6′ Anthony Elanga Newcastle 0‑1

33′ Mikel Merino Arsenal 1‑1

35′ Alex Murphy (own goal) Arsenal 2‑1

58′ Jacob Murphy Newcastle 2‑2

84′ (pen) Martin Ødegaard Arsenal 3‑2

Final thoughts

This match had pace drama and youth shining through. Arsenal showed resilience and attacking fluidity, while Newcastle offered youthful spark but ultimately lacked composure in critical moments.

Expect Arsenal to maintain momentum as they continue their pre‑season tour, while Newcastle will look to sharpen their defensive structure. If Max Dowman’s cameo is any indication, Arsenal’s academy prospects could define the season ahead.

No spam, no fillers, just clean flowing prose perfect for a fan blog or personal recap. Hope you like ithttps://manyviral.com/can-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-pass-the-senate/

You might to like read this blog