The new Premier League season is just over two weeks away, and arguably the pick of the pre-season fixtures takes place in Hong Kong as North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham face off.
Both clubs are in the midst of summers of big change, with new Spurs boss Thomas Frank getting started and the Gunners splashing out in the transfer market as they look to take the next step under Mikel Arteta.
The Sporting News takes you through the latest tips and odds ahead of the big all-Premier League clash.
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham pre-season friendly prediction
Arsenal might have been disappointed with their distant second-placed finish last season, but they still fared substantially better than Spurs, who suffered 21 Premier League defeats as they ended the campaign in 17th place. Tottenham, though, were able to celebrate a trophy as they lifted the Europa League.
Since then, Frank has come in, as well as Mohammed Kudus, but Arteta has received significantly more backing in the market, and looks to have a squad capable of challenging on all fronts.
The difference in quality and depth should see the Gunners prevail in Hong Kong.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham
- Arsenal are rated as a 63.7% chance to beat Tottenham inside 90 minutes by Melbet for this pre-season friendly.
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham predicted lineups
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Kepa (GK) — White, Saliba, Mosquera, Zinchenko — Nwaneri, Zubimendi, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Injured: Gabriel (knock), Jurrien Timber (ankle), Riccardo Calafiori (knock)
Suspended: None
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Porro (GK) — Romero, Van de Ven, Spence Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr; Kudus, Solanke, Son
Injured: Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Radu Dragusin (knee), Bryan Gil (knee), Manor Solomon (knock), Destiny Udogie (knock), Kota Takai (knock)
Suspended: None
Arsenal vs. Tottenham latest odds, correct score betting
Our score prediction of 3-1 to Arsenal is at very favourable odds of 10.0 with Melbet, but there are plenty of other scorelines and odds on offer ahead of the clash.
| Result | Odds |
| Arsenal 2-1 | 8.0 |
| Arsenal 2-0 | 8.5 |
| Draw 1-1 | 8.5 |
| Arsenal 1-0 | 9.5 |
| Arsenal 3-1 | 10.0 |
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Arsenal vs. Tottenham team news
- The big question is whether Mikel Arteta will unleash Viktor Gyokeres from the start or off the bench for his debut. Elsewhere, 15-year-old Max Dowman will be hoping for another chance to impress, while the Gunners have several defensive injury absentees.
- Tottenham left Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie and new signing Kota Takai at home as they recover from injuries, but Thomas Frank has new boy Mohammed Kudus at his disposal.
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is for Arsenal to win with a -1 Handicap and Both Teams to Score.
That is available at time of writing at 4.33 with Puntit.
Our 3-1 prediction takes care of the first two parts, while you can also add some more value by combining with Bukayo Saka to score at anytime. He has scored twice in his last three North London derbies.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Thursday, July 31
- Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong
- Time: 5:00 a.m. IST
- TV/Stream: Arsenal.com, SPURSPLAY