Comments and predictions for Arsenal vs Newcastle: Holding back the Gunners
The friendly match between Arsenal vs Newcastle takes place at 6:30 p.m. on July 27. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Arsenal vs Newcastle squad information
As mentioned, Mosquera has had time to integrate with the team in Singapore, and will almost certainly be given a chance to play due to the lack of strength in the defense.
Gabriel Magalhaes will not be available for the Milan game as he has picked up a minor injury following his return from hamstring surgery, while Jurrien Timber is still unable to train properly due to an ankle injury.
Mosquera could well be in contention to start, while Zubimendi is also likely to get his first start as a midfield anchor, after Norgaard was given priority in the previous match.
For Newcastle, Isak's absence and Callum Wilson's free departure have opened up an opportunity for Will Osula, who will need to capitalise on this opportunity if he is to impress amid the club's interest in former Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko.
Coach Howe has a nearly full squad, with the exception of Isak. Left-back Lewis Hall has travelled with the team to Singapore after recovering from a serious foot injury, although his starting role remains uncertain.
It is likely that Dan Burn or Matt Targett – a name that has not been mentioned for a long time – will be chosen at left-back, while new signing Anthony Elanga will compete with Jacob Murphy for the right-back position.
Latest expected lineup for Arsenal vs Newcastle
Arsenal:
Kepa; White, Mosquera, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Newcastle United:
Pope; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Targett; Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock; Barnes, Osula, Gordon
Latest football commentary on Arsenal vs Newcastle
Victory? Check. Clean sheet? Check. Debut? Also check. Arsenal's deserved success against AC Milan almost made for a perfect evening for Arteta and his players, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal after a misfire early in the second half.
The only negative point was the insignificant defeat on penalties after the final whistle, although rookie goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved three penalties. However, he was still overshadowed by Milan's best player of the match - Lorenzo Torriani.
In addition to seeing Kepa, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in Arsenal colours for the first time, fans also got to see 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon in the first team. Dowman, who had high hopes, was quite outstanding on the right wing.
Arsenal have enjoyed a two-game winning streak in pre-season after beating Watford in a behind-closed-doors friendly and then beating AC Milan. Ahead of the Newcastle clash, the club has added Cristhian Mosquera, a new signing from Valencia, who was announced on Thursday.
The 21-year-old has been in Singapore with some of his new teammates, so he could be in line for action. Fans will also be watching to see if the Viktor Gyokeres deal can be completed before Sunday.
While Arsenal are set to complete the signing of a new striker, Newcastle United may also be looking for a high-priced number 9, as the team arrived in Singapore without the presence of the £150 million striker.
Newcastle said Alexander Isak was absent due to a “minor thigh injury” – an explanation that raised doubts, especially as rumours swirled that the Swedish striker was looking to leave.
Liverpool, who are spending big, are said to be preparing an offer Newcastle would find hard to refuse, but manager Eddie Howe will not let transfer talk distract him, especially as the team prepares for a big friendly after last week's disastrous defeat.
Indeed, Newcastle's strong squad just lost 0-4 to Scottish champions Celtic in Glasgow on July 19, after having won 4-0 against Carlisle United in their first friendly match.
Newcastle last faced Arsenal at the Emirates a few months ago, losing 1-0. However, they had previously beaten Arteta’s men three times in a row, including two victories in the League Cup semi-finals, helping the Magpies end a 70-year title drought.
Latest Arsenal vs Newcastle score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Arsenal vs Newcastleas follows:
- Sportsmole:Arsenal 2-1 Newcastle
- WhoScore:Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle
- Our newspaper predicts:Arsenal 1-1 Newcastle
When and where to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle live?
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