Tottenham Hotspur secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a pre-season friendly played in Hong Kong on Thursday
The only goal of the match came in the first half courtesy of Pape Matar Sarr who capitalised on a defensive blunder to give Spurs the edge
Raya’s Error Proves Costly
The breakthrough came when Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya played a pass into midfield and Myles Lewis-Skelly lost possession under pressure
Spotting Raya off his line Sarr reacted quickly and lobbed the ball over the keeper straight into the net
Gunners Lose Their First Preseason Fixture
Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm in this match a sharp contrast to their previous Asian tour wins over AC Milan and Newcastle United
The result marks Mikel Arteta’s first loss of the preseason campaign
Emirates Cup Fixtures Up Next
Arsenal will continue their pre-season preparations with the Emirates Cup where they are scheduled to face Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal
While preseason matches are not definitive indicators of a club’s season performance Tottenham’s organisation and quick reaction under pressure could offer a glimpse into their evolving form under the current management Meanwhile Arsenal may need to reassess their buildup play and midfield decision-making ahead of the new season
