Arsenal vs. Newcastle: The Need for Goals
Arsenal finally secured their key striker in Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish talent must prove himself capable of finding the net consistently if Arsenal hopes to clinch the Premier League title.
After consecutive second-place finishes, they’ve invested over $75 million to bolster their squad. After netting 97 goals in just 102 matches with Sporting, Gyokeres is expected to elevate Arsenal’s challenge for both the Premier League and their first-ever Champions League trophy.
Despite the pressure, Arsenal’s squad supports Gyokeres with talents such as Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, and newcomer Noni Madueke. If Gyokeres can find his form, Arsenal will once again be contenders for the title.
Premier League Top Scorers Overview
| Season | PL Winner | Top Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Liverpool | Mohamed Salah | 29 |
| 2023-24 | Manchester City | Erling Haaland | 27 |
| 2022-23 | Manchester City | Erling Haaland | 36 |
| 2021-22 | Manchester City | Kevin De Bruyne | 15 |
| 2020-21 | Manchester City | Ilkay Gundogan | 13 |
Gyokeres, among others, must aim for 20 goals this season, considering last year’s top players. Arsenal’s last three seasons have shown their top scorer averaging only 13.3 goals. If Gyokeres can hit the mark, trophies may follow for Arsenal.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, July 27
- Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
- Location: National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Odds: Arsenal -175; Draw +333; Newcastle United +400
