Arsenal vs Tottenham: Live score and updates as Mikel Arteta makes Viktor Gyokeres call while Thomas Frank hands new boy a start in North London Derby

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Frank braced for test against 'biggest rivals'

By Tum Balogun

Thomas Frank, Spurs boss:

I think it's a great challenge besides being our biggest rivals.

'It's also right now one of the best teams I must say, unfortunately, in the world. We need to be honest. In that way it's going to be a big test, but it's more than a test as against Arsenal it's not only a friendly.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank gestures during Tottenham Hotspur FC Open Training & Press Conference at the Kai Tak Stadium on July 29, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Arsenal team news: Gyokeres on the BENCH

By Tum Balogun

Arsenal fans are going to have to wait a little bit longer to see their new signing on the pitch. The Swede is part of a packed Gunners bench as Arteta goes with the strongest squad available to him today.

Don't be surprised to see this team start the opening game of the season in a couple of weeks time.

Arteta: 'We'll assess how Gyokeres is this evening'

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal boss, Sportal:

He only completed a full training session today, and yesterday he only participated briefly.

We'll assess how he is this evening, and if the medical staff are satisfied with his condition and it allows him to play in tomorrow's match, then it's possible.

We'll discuss it tonight. As for the rest, everyone should be okay, except Gabriel Magalhaes, who won't train, and Ricardo Calafiori, for whom it's still a bit early.

Pre-Season Tour at Kai Tak Stadium on July 30, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

A different North London derby

By Tum Balogun

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's coverage of a very special North London derby. Arsenal and Tottenham are set to play their first match against one another on foreign soil.

It's technically a friendly, but I doubt the players will be able to keep their composure once the referee's whistle blows.

The Gunners are coming to the end of their pre-season tour of Asia, while Spurs are at the beginning of theirs. Will Arsenal's familiarity with the hot and humid conditions give them the edge in the contest?

Let's be honest, the most pertinent question is whether new signing Viktor Gyokeres will make his debut in Hong Kong this afternoon. The Gunners' social media team have been bigging up the Swedish striker and I can't wait to see what he looks like for and against Premier League opposition.

Kick-off at the Kai Tak Sports Park is at 12:30pm but before that we'll have all the updates and then the action when it gets underway!

A general view inside the stadium is seen prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Sports Park on July 31, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)