European clubs are continuing their preparations for the new season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
On Sunday, a friendly match took place between two clubs of the English Premier League – "Arsenal" and "Newcastle". Mikel Arteta's team won 3:2.
Goals for the "Gunners" were scored by Mikel Merino and Martin Ødegaard. Additionally, a Newcastle player scored an own goal.
From the "Magpies," goals were scored by Anthony Elanga and Jacob Murphy. Notably, the winning goal was scored by Ødegaard from a penalty kick near the end of the match.
In the first round of the upcoming season, "Arsenal" will play against "Manchester United," while "Newcastle" will face "Aston Villa." This friendly match is considered an important stage in the clubs' preparation process for the new season.
According to the match protocol, Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the early minutes of the game. Later, Merino and Murphy put "Arsenal" ahead.
"Newcastle" equalized through Jacob Murphy. Ødegaard set the final score.
The substitutions and activities of the players in the game showed the teams' conditions for the new season. Through this friendly match, the clubs tested their playing style and team movements, as well as had the opportunity to improve the physical condition and tactics of the players.
In the new season, they aim to be even stronger and more competitive.
