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.

ARSENAL fans demanded Kepa Arrizabalaga replace David Raya after a defensive howler against Newcastle. The Premier League rivals met in Singapore in a pre-season friendly. And Arsenal were 1-0

Eddie Howe has claimed Arsenal will have the advantage in their pre-season game against Newcastle United on Sunday, with his side looking fatigued.Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesAfter

Viktor Gyokeres arrived in style for his introduction to Arsenal fans, with the Swedish striker in attendance for a friendly clash with Newcastle.

Here’s how Arsenal could line up for their second leg of their Asia tour. GK: David Raya—The Spaniard had little to do on Wednesday, and he’ll likely share the minutes with new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga again here.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The striker joins the Gunners after a deal worth €63.5million (£54.86m), with a further €10m (£8.64m) in add-ons was struck between the two clubs earlier in July.