Arsenal and Newcastle United lock horns this Sunday, July 27, at Singapore’s National Stadium in a pre-season friendly that promises Premier League tension in Southeast Asia's heat.
For Arteta, it’s another early test of his reshaped Gunners, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle chase rhythm after a rocky start.
♻️ Arsenal vs Newcastle Key Stats 📊:
📊 Last Meeting: Arsenal win
📊 Arsenal’s pre-season form: W
📊 Newcastle’s pre-season form: L
📊 Arsenal have won 2 of their last 5 vs Newcastle
📊 Newcastle have won 3 of their last 5 vs Arsenal
📊 None of the last 7 games between them ended in a draw
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥:
Arsenal:
Arteta’s side looked sharp in their last outing and will aim to maintain momentum. The Gunners come in buzzing from a win over AC Milan despite a few injury absentees.
Arsenal’s young guns like Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly continue to shine, while Saka remains their prime threat.
Newcastle:
Howe’s men have yet to find their pre-season rhythm and hope to recover from a humbling 4-0 loss to Celtic.
With Alexander Isak out injured, creative pressure fell heavily on Guimaraes and Elanga. With the Swedish reportedly wanting out of the club, the Magpies must find a way to score without him and also tighten up defensively after their Celtic collapse.
⚔️Head-to-Head⚔️
1️⃣Arsenal 1:0 Newcastle – 18 May, 2025|Premier League, Matchday 37
2️⃣Newcastle 2:0 Arsenal – 05 Feb, 2025|EFL Cup, Semifinals
3️⃣Arsenal 0:2 Newcastle – 07 Jan, 2025|EFL Cup, Semifinals
4️⃣Newcastle 1:0 Arsenal – 02 Nov, 2024|Premier League, Matchday 10
5️⃣Arsenal 4:1 Newcastle – 24 Feb, 2024|Premier League, Matchday 26
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥:
Arsenal (4-3-3):
Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Newcastle (4-3-3):
Pope (GK); Trippier, Schar, Botman, Targett; Miley, Guimaraes, Willock; Elanga, Osula, Gordon
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀:
🔹 Bukayo Saka – Fresh off a winner vs Milan, Saka will look to exploit Newcastle’s full-backs.
🔹 Bruno Guimaraes – With Isak sidelined, he’s the heartbeat of Newcastle’s build-up and counterattacks.
🔹 Declan Rice vs Willock – A midfield duel between two industrious engines.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵:
💵 Arsenal Win = 1.56 ✅
💵 Newcastle Win = 5.00 ✅
💵 Draw = 4.20 ✅
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 1.58 ✅
Injury Concerns 🚑:
Arsenal will be without Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Jurrien Timber. Newcastle misses Alexander Isak.
With both teams testing new combinations and sharpening tactical edges, expect a high-paced, technically crisp encounter under Singapore’s roofed dome.
Arsenal aim to stretch their edge over a Newcastle side still searching for answers. But pre-season brings surprises — this one might be closer than many expect.
🔗 You can follow the Arsenal vs Newcastle pre-season friendly here on MSport.
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