The latest meeting in one of soccer’s most heated rivalries will be the first ever to be held overseas, some 6,000 miles from its origin in the United Kingdom.

North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham will go to battle in new surroundings in what promises to be a highlight of pre-season in Hong Kong. While billed as a friendly, the first ever pre-season North London derby to take place outside the UK should be anything but as both rivals look to snatch early bragging rights.

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur will take place in Hong Kong in the latest pre-season fixture for both Premier League clubs

Palhinha has significant Premier League experience, making 68 top-flight appearances in two years at Fulham before his move to Germany for £42.3m in July 2024. However, the Portugal international has made just six Bundesliga starts since his move to Bavaria and is keen for a return to England.

Tottenham have reached an agreement to sign João Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich, with an option to buy to be included in the deal, according to multiple reports.Sky Germany reports that all