Arsenal Unveils Viktor Gyokeres Before 3-2 Singapore Win Over Newcastle

Arsenal unveiled their new £64 million signing, striker Viktor Gyokeres, to fans during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Singapore, where Arsenal won 3-2. Gyokeres, who arrived directly from the airport, was warmly received by supporters who mimicked his trademark celebration, although he did not play in the match. Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga scored early, but Arsenal responded with goals from Mikel Merino and an own goal by Newcastle’s Alex Murphy. The game remained tight, with Newcastle equalizing in the second half before Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard converted a late penalty won by 15-year-old Max Dowman to secure victory. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with the traditional centre-forward Gyokeres brings, complementing the team’s style led by Kai Havertz. Arsenal will next face Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong, while Newcastle continue their tour against a K-League XI in South Korea.