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15-Year-Old Wonderkid Helps Arsenal Edge Newcastle in Thrilling Pre-Season Clash
27 Jul
Summary
- 15-year-old Max Dowman won the game-winning penalty for Arsenal
- Arsenal unveiled new £55m striker Viktor Gyokeres before the match
- Newcastle's Alexander Isak wants to leave the club amid transfer rumors
In a thrilling pre-season clash in Singapore, Arsenal edged out Newcastle United 3-2 thanks to a late penalty from Martin Odegaard, won by the heroics of 15-year-old wonderkid Max Dowman.
Before the match, Arsenal had unveiled their new £55m striker Viktor Gyokeres, but it was Dowman who stole the spotlight with his electric cameo off the bench. The teenager, making his second senior appearance for the Gunners, threatened twice with well-struck drives and a mazy run that drew a foul from Joelinton, leading to Odegaard's match-winning penalty.
The game saw both teams' striking situations in the spotlight, with Newcastle's Alexander Isak reportedly wanting to leave the club amid transfer rumors. Arsenal, on the other hand, have wrapped up the signing of Gyokeres, who is yet to train with the squad in Singapore.
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The match itself was an entertaining affair, with Arsenal taking a first-half lead through goals from Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino, only for Newcastle to equalize through Jacob Murphy. But Dowman's heroics in the final stages ensured Arsenal secured the victory in their second pre-season game.
