Pedro Porro Pushes Mikel Arteta in Heated Hong Kong North London Derby

During the first-ever North London Derby held outside the UK in Hong Kong, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal thanks to a stunning strike from Pape Matar Sarr. The match was marked by a heated touchline confrontation between Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Spurs full-back Pedro Porro, who pushed Arteta after the latter blocked Porro's path while attempting to take a throw-in. This altercation drew widespread criticism of Arteta, who was noted for repeatedly leaving his technical area and causing controversy during the game, with fans and commentators expressing disapproval of his behavior. Despite the defeat and the incident, Arteta expressed optimism about Arsenal's preparations for the upcoming Premier League season, citing progress in recent training sessions. The match also highlighted the intensity of the rivalry, even in a pre-season friendly, with both teams eager to assert dominance ahead of the new campaign. The incident was quickly defused by officials, and neither side escalated the confrontation further on the field.