Viktor Gyokeres debuted for Arsenal after a 64m transfer, meeting fans before a pre-season match against Newcastle. Early in the game, Newcastle's Anthony Elanga scored, but Arsenal's Mikel Merino equalized and Alex Murphy inadvertently scored an own goal for Arsenal. Newcastle leveled again with a goal from Jacob Murphy. Late in the match, Max Dowman won a penalty, which Martin Odegaard converted, securing a 3-2 victory for Arsenal. The match served to highlight Gyokeres' arrival amidst high fan excitement as the team prepares for further games.
Viktor Gyokeres waved to fans after completing his 64m move to Arsenal but soon faced a challenging match as Newcastle scored first in the sixth minute.
Arsenal equalized after Mikel Merino capitalized on a clever flick from Kai Havertz, followed by a goal from Newcastle's Alex Murphy, which was an own goal.
The game saw a dramatic comeback for Arsenal as Martin Odegaard converted a penalty won by 15-year-old Max Dowman, leading to a 3-2 victory.
Arsenal's pre-season match also highlighted the excitement surrounding Gyokeres, whose arrival overshadowed the game, with fans celebrating his presence enthusiastically.
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