- Newcastle recorded third consecutive pre-season defeat, losing 1:0 to the K-League All-Stars
- Joe Willock picked up an injury in stoppage time, adding to the club’s concerns
- Anthony Elanga stood out again after scoring on his debut against Arsenal
Key Takeaways:
Newcastle lost 1:0 to a K-League All-Stars side in a friendly match between the teams. This was the third consecutive pre-season defeat for Eddie Howe’s men. They also suffered a loss on Sunday, when they were beaten 3:2 by Arsenal. The only goal came from Kim in the 36th minute. Another piece of bad news for the Magpies was the injury to Joe Willock, who picked up a knock in added time.
Newcastle's testing pre-season continues with a defeat to a K-League XI 😳 pic.twitter.com/1kSN5HPdEf
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) July 30, 2025
The English side showed a rather mediocre performance in the first half against the local K-League stars and could have gone into the break with a bigger deficit. In the second half, Eddie Howe’s players showed a better face, especially during the first fifteen minutes, but afterwards mediocrity once again prevailed on the pitch. Once again, new signing Anthony Elanga impressed with his performance. He had made his debut a few days earlier against the Gunners, scoring a goal. Newcastle’s next friendly match is on Sunday, when they will face Tottenham again in Seoul.