Viktor Gyokeres was presented by Arsenal in Singapore before the 3-2 win against Newcastle, but it was Kai Havertz who stole the show in the opening 45 minutes. The Germany international grabbed two assists in the space of just two minutes to put Arsenal 2-1 up against the Magpies, showing real inventiveness to create space in congested areas.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes Gabriel and Jurrien Timber can return to training next week. The pair were both absent from Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday in Singapore. Gabriel and Timber were also not part of an opening training session on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s game with Newcastle on Sunday.

In a recent newsletter with Give Me Sport, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer. Romano said,“Yes, but Eze

Arsenal faced Newcastle United in a pre-season clash, which left Gunners supporters all making the same point about Mikel Merino. Mikel Arteta will be happy enough with how his side’s pre-season is going so far. After a victory for Arsenal against AC Milan, they obtained another win against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United side.

Mikel Arteta has revealed why Arsenal have signed Cristhian Mosquera. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Mosquera had become their fifth signing of the summer transfer window after Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke.

A familiar test now beckons for Arteta’s squad, with Newcastle next to take on the Gunners in Singapore. While the Magpies are currently clouded by Alexander Isak’s desire to leave and enter the tour off the back of a 4–0 defeat at Celtic last week, many are expecting a stiffer test on Sunday.

David Raya has said Mikel Arteta has not given him any assurances over his status as Arsenal's No. 1 goalkeeper following Kepa Arrizabalaga's arrival.

Dowman’s emergence is also intriguing for Arsenal as it means they are now stacked for talent in that area of the pitch. Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Odegaard are all left-footed playmakers that like to operate as right No8s.