On the pitch, Anthony Elanga put the Magpies ahead within six minutes with a scruffy finish, but Mikel Merino levelled with a cool effort into the corner. It was two in two minutes as Alex Murphy slashed Kai Havertz’s cross past his own goalkeeper, and the north Londoners went in the break 2-1 up.

Sven Botman's tour of the Far East could be over already after the centre-back underwent a scan after limping off in Singapore on Sunday night. It means that Newcastle are down to just three recognised senior centre-backs in Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles and Dan Burn with utility man Emil Krafth also on option.

Martin Odegaard scored the winner from the spot in the 84th minute as Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in a pre-season friendly in Singapore on Sunday.

Newcastle United star Joelinton has been criticised after clashing with Max Dowman during a 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in Singapore.

Arsenal fans enjoyed a glimpse of both a new signing and a potential star of the future as they bested Newcastle in Singapore

Arsenal and Newcastle are set to clash in Singapore this weekend as preparations for the new season continue. Both sides are gearing up for a Champions League campaign, but their respective