Overview
- Arsenal concluded their Asia tour with a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in Hong Kong as Pape Matar Sarr lobbed David Raya just before half-time.
- The Gunners dominated possession but managed only one shot on target from 16 attempts, underlining ongoing concerns over attacking efficiency.
- Viktor Gyökeres and Cristian Mosquera made their first appearances off the bench and drew praise for their energy and composure.
- Leandro Trossard was forced off with a muscle issue and will undergo scans to determine the severity of the knock.
- Arsenal return to London to host Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao in friendlies designed to fine-tune tactics and fitness ahead of the August 17 opener at Old Trafford.