Arsenal v Spurs: historic North London derby under way in Hong Kong, Gyokeres, Son on bench
Thursday's game is something of a historic occasion, marking the first time Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have played each other outside the UK.
And three weeks before the Premier League gets under way, a North London derby seems like the ideal way to kick pre-season into high gear. Kick being the operative word when these two sides meet.
If that wasn't enough, Arsenal fans could get their first glimpse of Viktor Gyokeres wearing the number made famous by Thierry Henry, and if he's half as good as the French flyer, we're all in for a treat.
So, follow us as we build up to another sold-out affair at Kai Tak Stadium.
Reporting by Mike Chan, Harvey Kong, Timon Johnson, Paul McNamara, Tom Bell and Josh Ball
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