The Gunners faced off against their Premier League counterparts on Sunday afternoon at Singapore’s National Stadium. ..Continue Reading
While much of the spotlight was on Arsenal’s new signing Viktor Gyokeres and the absence of Liverpool-linked Alexander Isak from Newcastle’s lineup, fans were also closely watching their teams’ form ahead of the new campaign.
Newcastle’s fresh recruit Anthony Elanga made an instant impact by scoring just six minutes in, but Arsenal responded with a strike from Mikel Merino and a deflected own goal by Alex Murphy to take the lead.
Despite heading into the break with an advantage, many Arsenal fans took to social media to express frustration and urge the club to sell one particular player before the transfer window shuts.
With only three weeks remaining until Arsenal kick off their 2025/26 season with a trip to Old Trafford to face long-time rivals Manchester United, tensions are rising.
Ahead of that opener, fans are strongly voicing that Leandro Trossard should be dropped from the squad following his disappointing performance against Newcastle.
The Belgian winger started the match but failed to make an impact, prompting a wave of online criticism and calls for his departure.
Reacting to Trossard’s display, one fan wrote on X: “Can’t do another season of Trossard. Just can’t.”
While another added: “Arsenal gotta leave Trossard in Singapore.”
One pointed out: “Madueke on the left simply can’t be worse than Trossard and Martinelli I refuse to believe it.”
And one begged: “Stop the contract talks with Trossard please.”
Although Arsenal recently acquired England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea for a little over £50 million, reports suggest he’s expected to serve as a backup option to Bukayo Saka on the right flank.
Gabriel Martinelli is likely to feature on the left wing for Arsenal, unless the club opts to bring in another forward in the near future.
If Arsenal chooses to pursue another attacking player, many believe that Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is their top target, with multiple sources indicating the Gunners are weighing up a potential transfer.
