Arsenal 3-2 Newcastle: Max Dowman Shines Again as Gunners Edge Pre-Season Thriller in Singapore
Arsenal’s highly-rated youngster Max Dowman continued to impress as the Gunners clinched a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in a thrilling pre-season friendly on Sunday in Singapore.
The 17-year-old midfielder, who already wowed fans with his creativity in the 1-0 win over AC Milan, was once again at the heart of the action — this time winning a decisive penalty that sealed the match for Arsenal.
⚽ Match Recap:
1st Goal (Newcastle): New signing Anthony Elanga put the Magpies ahead with a scrappy finish.
Arsenal Response:
Mikel Merino levelled with a composed strike.
A deflected cross led to an Alex Murphy own goal, flipping the game in Arsenal's favour.
2-2 Drama: Substitute Jacob Murphy equalized for Newcastle with a sharp effort off the bench.
Match Winner: Arsenal were awarded a penalty late in the game after Max Dowman was fouled in the box, and Martin Ødegaard coolly converted from the spot.
🌟 Max Dowman: A Star in the Making
Dowman’s intelligence on the ball, calm under pressure, and eye for a pass have already started sparking comparisons to a young Cesc Fàbregas. His ability to impact games off the bench in back-to-back friendlies is earning Mikel Arteta’s trust.
Expect him to feature more prominently in the upcoming friendlies — and perhaps even get a few minutes in competitive fixtures this season.
🔜 Next Up: North London Derby (Pre-season)
The Gunners will now turn their attention to their next pre-season challenge — a North London Derby clash with Spurs on Thursday. With Max Dowman rising and key stars finding form, Arteta’s squad is starting to look sharp ahead of the new season.
💬 Arsenal fans — should Max Dowman get minutes in the Premier League this season? Could he be the next Hale End hero? Let’s hear your thoughts! 👇
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