Arsenal and Tottenham are set to play their first-ever North London derby outside the UK this summer in Hong Kong. This historic match, scheduled for July 31, highlights the potential for Premier League matches to gain international exposure. The derby has a long-standing rivalry dating back to their first match in 1888, with Arsenal winning 89 times and Spurs winning 67. The match will be part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 at the Kai Tak Stadium, showcasing both clubs during their pre-season preparations.
For the first time-ever a North London derby will be played outside the UK when Tottenham and Arsenal meet in Hong Kong on July 31.
Arsenal and Tottenham are set to play the first game in the history of the North London derby outside of the UK this summer.
While there's consistent talk of La Liga and Champions League matches heading abroad, the Premier League hasn't followed suit just yet.
Since playing their first completed match in 1888, Arsenal and Tottenham have faced each other 211 times in total.
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