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Arsenal End Asia Tour With Defeat to Tottenham as Debuts Arrive

Back in London, the Gunners will prepare in home friendlies for their Premier League opener at Manchester United on August 17.

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur: Pre-Season Friendly
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur: Pre-Season Friendly
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Overview

  • Pape Matar Sarr’s long-range lob just before half-time secured a 1-0 win for Tottenham in Arsenal’s final pre-season match in Hong Kong.
  • Summer signings Viktor Gyökeres and Cristhian Mosquera made their first appearances as substitutes but had limited time to influence the game.
  • Mikel Arteta confirmed Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber missed the fixture but are on track to be fit for the new season.
  • Leandro Trossard was withdrawn with a minor muscle tweak and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was rested after feeling discomfort in a previous friendly.
  • Arsenal registered 16 attempts with only one on target, underscoring persistent finishing inefficiencies to address before competitive play begins.