New Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was introduced to the crowd in Singapore while 15-year-old Max Dowman once again impressed as the Gunners beat Newcastle 3-2 in pre-season.
Gyokeres completed a move worth up to £64m to the Gunners from Sporting on Saturday and waved to fans from the pitch before kick-off.
However, the Arsenal fans inside the National Stadium did not get long to enjoy the moment as Anthony Elanga scored his first goal in Newcastle colours with a scuffed effort after Sandro Tonali picked him out inside the box in the sixth minute.
The Gunners did have chances through Kai Havertz and Ben White but eventually drew level when Mikel Merino finished well from a clever Havertz flick on in the 33rd minute.
Just two minutes later Arsenal were in front when Havertz’s low cross was slammed into his own net by Newcastle left-back Alex Murphy.
Newcastle made nine changes at half time and Arsenal almost extended their lead when Nick Pope saved well from an acrobatic effort from Bukayo Saka.
It was one of those nine subs who then drew Newcastle level when Jacob Murphy was allowed space to shoot from the edge of the area and the ball bobbled past David Raya.
Arteta once again brought on highly rated 15-year-old Dowman and the forward won a penalty following a skillful run, with captain Martin Odegaard scoring from the spot to give Arsenal the win.
Arsenal travel to Hong Kong next week to play rivals Tottenham Hotspur while Newcastle take on Team K League in South Korea.
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