Arsenal Edge Newcastle in Singapore as 15-Year-Old Dowman Shines
Alright, let me break down what went on in Singapore when Arsenal took on Newcastle in a thrilling pre-season clash that ended 3-2 in favor of the Gunners. It wasn’t just about the scoreline though—this game was packed with big moments, debuts, and a glimpse into the future of Arsenal.
The buzz started even before kick-off, when Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal’s brand-new £64 million signing from Sporting Lisbon, was officially introduced to the fans. He didn’t play—he had just flown in—but the atmosphere lit up when he stepped out onto the pitch. Flames, cheers, and fans mimicking his signature celebration—it was a proper welcome party.
But the game itself kicked off with a shocker for Arsenal. Just six minutes in, Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga, recently signed from Nottingham Forest, scored his first goal for the Magpies. It wasn’t the prettiest finish—it sort of bobbled in—but credit to the build-up play, especially from Sandro Tonali.
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Arsenal responded well though. Kai Havertz, who’s been handling the number 9 duties recently, played a clever flick that set up Mikel Merino—who, funnily enough, used to play for Newcastle—for the equalizer. Just two minutes later, Arsenal went ahead after a dangerous cross from Havertz was turned into his own net by Newcastle’s Alex Murphy. Talk about a quick turnaround.
After the break, both teams made wholesale changes. Newcastle basically swapped out their entire squad, and that gave some of their young guns a chance to shine. Jacob Murphy was one of them—he found space and fired in an equalizer to make it 2-2.
But here’s where things got really exciting—Arsenal brought on Max Dowman, a 15-year-old forward who’s been turning heads in training. And once again, he didn’t disappoint. First, he tested Newcastle’s goalkeeper Nick Pope with a strong effort. Then, after another clever run into the box, he drew a penalty. Captain Martin Ødegaard stepped up and calmly slotted it home, giving Arsenal the final lead they needed.
Dowman’s confidence, maturity, and impact at such a young age were seriously impressive. Even though Gyokeres grabbed the headlines before kick-off, it was Dowman who had people talking after the match.
Arsenal now head to Hong Kong for a derby against Spurs, while Newcastle move on to South Korea for their next test. But if there's one name to remember from this match, it’s Max Dowman. He might just be Arsenal’s next big star in the making.
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