Arsenal v Tottenham: How to watch, kick-off time, where is game being played?
Tottenham will face rivals Arsenal in Thomas Frank’s first meeting with the Gunners since becoming head coach.
The Lilywhites will hope to walk away with a hard-fought victory against Arsenal on Thursday (31 July).
After a goalless draw against Luton Town last week, Spurs will be going into this pre-season clash as the underdogs – even if some fans will not like to admit that.
But as seen during their most recent UEFA Europa League win, Tottenham are capable of pulling off huge results when their back is against the wall.
With new signings Mohammed Kudus and Luca Vuskovic already proving their worth, there will be a sense of optimism heading into this clash.
Where to Watch
The pre-season friendly against Arsenal will not be televised live. However, Tottenham fans can subscribe to SpursPlay to stream the game.
Kick-off time and venue
The kick-off time for Arsenal and Tottenham is 12:30pm on Thursday, 31 July.
The game will take place at the Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong.
Latest news ahead of Arsenal v Tottenham
A couple of high-profile players are set to miss the match in Hong Kong.
Destiny Udogie, Manor Solomon and Kota Takai have all been left behind due to injury concerns, while Dejan Kulusevski will not be back for the start of the season.
Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke’s participation is in doubt, and Rodrigo Bentancur could play some minutes after missing the double-header against Wycombe and Luton.
However, Frank could be tempted to give James Maddison some minutes, who has returned to training after nursing a knee injury.
| Club | W | D | L |
| Arsenal | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tottenham | 1 | 2 | 0 |
A win against the Gunners would be the perfect way to start Frank’s tenure on the right foot. However, victory will not be easy to come by.
Indeed, Arsenal have impressed in both of their pre-season wins, with the more recent of the two coming against fellow Premier League side Newcastle. Meanwhile, Tottenham struggled to get the ball rolling against Luton Town despite starting a strong squad.
As a result, the Gunners will be heading into this confrontation with an advantage which Spurs have struggled to overcome in recent months.
However, football is played on the day and with a youthful and experienced squad at his disposal, there is no doubt that Tottenham could give Arsenal a headache when they take to the pitch.
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