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.

Anthony Elanga came on as a second-half substitute at Parkhead and now makes his first Newcastle start since signing from Nottingham Forest for £55million. Jamaal Lascelles, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn and Alex Murphy also make their first starts of pre-season.

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.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the settling of Alexander Isak's future at St James' Park "has to be right for Newcastle". The 25-year-old striker is considering his future at the club amid interest from Premier League champions Liverpool.