Arsenal and Newcastle United meet for a preseason game that has been overshadowed by the stories of two strikers: Viktor Gyokeres, who is joining the Gunners, and Alexander Isak, who wants out from the Magpies.

This will be the Gunners' last outing in the Singapore leg of their pre-season Asia tour. Follow the latest updates from the ARS vs NUFC football match at the National Stadium in Kallang

As is the custom with pre-season football, the on-pitch product provides the sub plot to Newcastle and Arsenal’s fixture this afternoon. Both sides are playing their second games of their tours of Asia in Singapore’s National Stadium, but both sides have been busiest off the pitch with contrasting fortunes.

Relive all the best moments from Saturday's emphatic 4-0 victory over English League Cup winners, Newcastle United, where the Hoops delivered a dominant performance at Paradise. Arne Engels, Johnny

The Gunners are on to their second game of their Far Eastern venture, having beaten Milan 1–0 at the Singapore National Stadium in the week. Newcastle, meanwhile, were thumped 4–0 at Celtic Park last weekend after starting their summer with a 4–0 victory over the lowly Carlisle United.

Following Callum Wilson’s exit and the failure to sign Joao Pedro or Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have been left alarmingly short up top. Remove Isak and they appear toothless, which is unnerving given his durability will be tested across 2025-26 with the additional demands of Champions League football.

Newcastle are beaten 4-0 by Celtic in their first pre-season fixture, with striker Alexander Isak left out of the Magpies squad.

Supporters worldwide can tune into the upcoming pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Newcastle United in Singapore.

Celtic have completed a revamp of the technical area at Paradise ahead of the new season. Celtic hosted Newcastle United last weekend but supporters may not have noticed that the Scottish Champions have upgraded the dugouts for Brendan Rodgers and his staff, as well as the visitors.

Isak, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season, has been "magnificent for us for as long as he has been with us," said Howe. "And he is very comfortable in the dressing room."