27/07/2025
Today's match was a banger💥💥. Despite the fact that it was a preseason game, you could feel the Premier League aura. Both teams played like they were in an EPL match.
Arsenal started well, as they did against AC Milan, but when Elanga scored in the sixth minute, Newcastle appeared to have turned the game around and taken complete control. They even had additional scoring opportunities thanks to David Raya's saves.
Arsenal, on the other hand, turned the game around just before the halftime break, scoring twice in two minutes. Arsenal's first goal came from good teamwork, with some nice passes into Newcastle's 18-yard box before Mikel Merino finished well in the bottom left corner of the net. The second goal came almost immediately, but it was an own goal off a cross from Kai Harvetz.
Newcastle equalized later in the second half, but Arsenal's 15-year-old Max Dowan stole the show with an impressive display after replacing Saka and winning a penalty.
Martin Odegard converted the penalty to give Arsenal the win.
Arsenal's performances in their two preseason games suggest that they will be a difficult team to beat this season.
What are your thoughts, guys?
Will 15-year-old Max Dowan get more playing time?
If you watch the game, what are your thoughts? Do you think Trossard should start ahead of Martinelli?
