Tottenham Hotspur made a statement with a 1-0 win over arch-rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday.
A stunning long-range strike from Pape Sarr just before half-time was enough to separate the two sides, but manager Thomas Frank will likely be most impressed with his team’s defensive display.
Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven were rock-solid at the back, confidently dealing with everything Arsenal threw at them — including the threats of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
Spurs fans will be relieved to see their side secure a win after disappointing draws against Wycombe and Luton. But how did the players fare in the first-ever North London derby played outside the English capital?
One of the most talked-about moments came in the 58th minute, when Pedro Porro cheekily nudged Mikel Arteta as the Arsenal manager protested a throw-in being taken too far forward.
