Arsenal Clash with Newcastle: High-Stakes Friendly Showdown - Team Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Singapore hosts an exciting Premier League clash during pre-season on Sunday when Arsenal face Newcastle United.

The Gunners are into their second match of their Asian tour, having defeated Milan 1–0 at Singapore National Stadium earlier this week. Newcastle, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4–0 defeat at Celtic Park last weekend following their summer opener with a commanding 4–0 win against lower-league Carlisle United.

The Magpies have established themselves as troublesome adversaries for the Gunners ever since Eddie Howe assumed control, securing three consecutive wins against Mikel Arteta's team last season before narrowly losing in May.

Newcastle eliminated the north London club during their EFL Cup triumph earlier this year, claiming victory in both semi-final legs with 2–0 scorelines.

Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of this pre-season encounter.

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Arsenal Team News

Arteta utilized 22 players during Arsenal's 1–0 triumph over Milan, featuring 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon. Dowman's skillful runs from the substitutes' bench created significant excitement, and the youngster should receive another brief appearance on Sunday.

Martín Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga all made their debuts for the club in the opening pre-season match of the summer, and all three should feature once more against the Magpies. Fans will be eager to see Zubimendi in the starting eleven here.

Gabriel Magalhães has joined the squad for the Far East tour but is expected to have limited involvement as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem. Jurrien Timber is also questionable after being absent against Milan.

Cristhian Mosquera is in line for his first appearance.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle

Arsenal predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Merino, Ødegaard; Nwaneri, Havertz, Trossard

Newcastle Team News

The major story emerging from Newcastle this week concerns Alexander Isak's situation. A minor injury initially explained his absence from the Singapore-bound squad, but it has since emerged that the striker desires to leave the club and informed Eddie Howe of his reluctance to participate in the Far East tour.

The Magpies are therefore short of attacking options this summer, particularly since Callum Wilson has also departed the club. William Osula, who arrived from Sheffield United in 2024, may spearhead the attack against the Gunners.

Anthony Elanga made his debut for the club during their heavy defeat at Celtic Park, and could earn his first start on Sunday. Anthony Gordon will probably replace Harvey Barnes on the left flank.

Lewis Hall has returned from his extended absence to join the touring party, and there are also opportunities for players like Sean Neave, Alfie Harrison, Anthony Munda and Travis Hernes.

Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs. Arsenal

Newcastle predicted lineup vs. Arsenal (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Trippier; Guimarães, Miley, Tonali; Elanga, Osula, Gordon

Arsenal vs. Newcastle Score Prediction

The speculation around Isak will be somewhat muted in the Far East, but the disruption won't entirely disappear from Magpie minds during the tour. The circumstances are far from ideal for Howe's squad.

We shouldn't overanalyze their loss at Celtic last week, though it might indicate that Newcastle aren't in optimal form approaching this match against a well-known opponent. They've frequently troubled Arsenal, but one could imagine the Gunners, who displayed their characteristic composure against Milan, claiming victory in Singapore.

Prediction: Arsenal 2–0 Newcastle