Tottenham Beat Arsenal In Hong Kong, Chukwueze Shines In Milan’s 9-0 Win
Tottenham Hotspur grabbed bragging rights in Hong Kong on Thursday after edging fierce rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a pre-season friendly.
The match’s decisive moment came in the first half when a sloppy pass from Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly was intercepted.
Pape Matar Sarr pounced, noticed Raya off his line, and floated a composed finish into the net.
Despite having breezed past AC Milan and Newcastle United earlier in their Asian tour, the Gunners struggled to find rhythm against Spurs.
The defeat marked Arsenal’s first loss in this pre-season campaign and earned the club’s new striker, Viktor Gyokeres a bitter debut.
Coach Mikel Arteta and his boys will now turn their attention to the Emirates Cup, where they are scheduled to face Spanish sides Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal as preparations for the new Premier League season intensify.
Meanwhile, over in Australia, Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze delivered a standout display as AC Milan thumped Perth Glory 9-0 to round off their Asia tour in emphatic style.
Chukwueze, who has faced mounting speculation over his future, got his name on the scoresheet with Milan’s fifth goal in the 32nd minute. The Nigerian dazzled with quick feet, direct runs, and clinical finishing.
The 26-year-old has recently been linked with moves to Premier League outfits Fulham and Everton, as well as Spanish side Real Betis, but Milan’s new boss, Maximiliano Allegri, may be keen to keep him as part of his plans.
Chukwueze will have further chances to impress when Milan face Leeds United and Chelsea in their upcoming friendlies.
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