Haunted by Nayim on the halfway line again!

The Asia Tour concluded with unexpected drama as Tottenham Hotspur edged out Arsenal in the first-ever North London Derby held outside the UK, at a packed Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Despite an overwhelmingly Arsenal-supporting crowd, it was Spurs' Pape Sarr who stole the show with a speculative goal, amid controversy over a potential foul in the build-up.

The match was more than just a friendly, with tickets selling out in two hours and an atmosphere resembling a home game for Arsenal. The game began with early chances from both sides, including a near goal from Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard and a fluke corner that hit the post for Spurs. However, it was Sarr's audacious strike that made the difference, leaving Arsenal trailing at halftime.

The second half saw Arsenal push for an equalizer with efforts from Saka, Odegaard, and Martinelli, while Spurs defended resolutely. Despite introducing new signings like Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal couldn't find the breakthrough. Tottenham's disciplined defense held firm, securing a memorable win with their only shot on target.

As Arsenal returns to London, they look ahead to upcoming matches against Villarreal and Athletic Club, with the Premier League opener against Manchester United on the horizon. The team hopes to carry forward the lessons from the tour and improve on their performance as the new season approaches.