Summary

  • FT: Arsenal 0-1 Tottenham in Hong Kong - Sarr lobs Raya from distance

  • First north London derby to take place outside the UK

  • Thomas Frank's first meeting against arch-rival as Spurs boss

  • Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

  1. Postpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 31 July

    Arsenal v Tottenham (12:30 BST)

    The teams are out at Kai Tak Sports Park and kick-off is just a few moments away...

  2. Arsenal fans in good voicepublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 31 July

    Arsenal v Tottenham (12:30 BST)

    Alex Howell
    BBC football news reporter in Hong Kong

    Both teams are out warming up on the pitch. The crowd is cheering every time a player from Arsenal scores a goal past the keeper in the warm up.

    It feels like there are a lot more Arsenal fans in the stadium than Tottenham supporters.

    N/AImage source, BBC Sport
  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 31 July

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

    Right, Arsenal and Spurs fans, nothing quite like a North London derby to get a lively discussion going is there?

    What have you made of your pre-season so far? What are your thoughts on the transfer window? What business do you still need to do?

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say.

  4. Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 31 July

    Arsenal v Tottenham (12:30 BST)

    Yep, the man Arsenal supporters want to see is in the squad. But they will have to wait for their first glimpse of Viktor Gyokeres in a red and white shirt.

    The £55m Sweden striker is on the bench for Mikel Arteta's side.

    Arsenal short with 'Gyokeres 14' on the backImage source, Getty Images
  5. Team news: Gyokeres and Son on the benchpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 31 July

    Arsenal v Tottenham (12:30 BST)

    Alex Howell
    BBC football news reporter in Hong Kong

    GyokeresImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal fans are going to have to wait a little bit longer to see their new signing in action. Viktor Gyokeres is on the bench. Mikel Arteta names a strong side with new signing Christian Norgaard starting in midfield.

    Fellow summer signing Martin Zubimendi will join Gyokeres among the substitutes.

    Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz

    Subs: Setford, Rojas-Fedorushenko, Mosquera, Gyokeres, Zinchenko, Trossard, Nwaneri, Merino, Nelson, Lokonga, Zubimendi, Copley, Kabia, Nichols, Harriman-Annous, Salmon.

    Thomas Frank names a strong team for his first north London derby as Spurs boss, with seven of the team having started May's Europa League final victory.

    Son Heung-min is on the bench as speculation surrounding his future continues.

    Tottenham starting XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Sarr, Bergvall, Odobert, Kudus, Richarlison.

    Subs: Kinsku, Austin, Danso, Son, Bissouma, Tel, Gray, Min-Hyeok, Johnson, Davies, Donley, Abbott, Vuskovic.

  6. Good afternoon!published at 12:15 British Summer Time 31 July

    What better to brighten up your Thursday lunchtime than a north London derby?

    Pre-season used to be a time for friendlies but when Arsenal face Tottenham, there isn't usually much friendliness on show.

    Will it be any different today in Hong Kong? We'll soon find out - kick-off is at 12:30 BST.

    Time for some team news with a number of new signings in line to make an appearance...