The young defender had Bukayo Saka breathing down his neck but could only turn the ball into his own net after a dangerous cross from the Arsenal left. Arsenal looked to press home their advantage and ended the half as the team on top with Leandro Trossard and Saka looking particularly threatening on either flank.

Eddie Howe has named his Newcastle United starting XI for the match against Arsenal at the Singapore National Stadium (kick-off 12:30pm BST). Newcastle play their third match of pre-season having opened up their schedule with a 4-0 win over Carlisle United behind closed doors before losing by the same scoreline away to Celtic last weekend.

The confirmed Arsenal team v Newcastle has now been announced. Mikel Arteta having an advantage over Eddie Howe, with the Gunners having arrived well in advance of United. The Arsenal players have had more days of training than their Newcastle United counterparts to acclimatise.