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Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK when the two teams face each other in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong this summer.

The London rivals will play in the newly-opened Kai Tak Stadium on July 31 as part of their preparations for the 2025-26 season.

The match, scheduled for 7:30pm local time (11:30am BST), will be the first time that the two teams have met outside the UK.

The fixture is part of the Hong Kong Football Festival, which will see Premier League rivals Liverpool take on AC Milan on 26 July.

Arsenal last toured Hong Kong in 2012, while Spurs visited Japan and South Korea in 2024.

Manchester United are set to play two post-season friendlies in Hong Kong and Malaysia, but they are one of a number of Premier League clubs set to tour the United States as part of their pre-season preparations.

Chelsea and Manchester City are yet to make decisions on their pre-season, given both clubs are involved in the Club World Cup that begins on 15 June.

Chelsea have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League games against Spurs (W9 D2), winning the last three in a row by an aggregate score of 10-4.

Tottenham have lost each of their last three Premier League games against Chelsea, last losing more consecutively against the Blues between January 2000 and March 2002 (6).

Chelsea have won more Premier League games (36) and scored more Premier League goals (120) against Tottenham than they have vs any other opponent. Indeed, only three teams have scored more goals against a side in the competition than their 120 vs Spurs (Arsenal vs Everton, Manchester United vs Everton, Liverpool vs Newcastle, all 124).

No side has earned fewer points in Premier League London derbies this season than Tottenham (10, level with Brentford), who have lost five of nine such games this season (W3 D1). Only in 1987-88 (6), 1989-90 (6), 2003-04 (6), and 2004-05 (7) have Spurs ever suffered more London derby defeats in a league campaign.

Chelsea have won each of their last four Premier League games at Stamford Bridge, the last two of which while also keeping a clean sheet. Only once in the last five seasons (from 2020-21) have the Blues won three successive home league games without conceding, doing so from April to May 2024 in a run that included a 2-0 win over Tottenham.

Coming into this matchday, only Leicester (10) and Southampton (12) have lost more Premier League away games this season than Tottenham Hotspur (8). Not since 2008-09 have Spurs suffered more away defeats in a single league campaign (11).

Heading into this matchday, only Liverpool have had more shots following fast breaks (56) in the Premier League this season than Chelsea (42), while only Liverpool have scored more goals from fast breaks (13) than Tottenham (10) in the division this term.

Ange Postecoglou has lost all three of his Premier League meetings with Chelsea – the only side he has faced without yet picking up a point in the competition. He could become the first ever Tottenham manager to lose each of his first four league games against Chelsea in charge of the club.

Against no other side does Nicolas Jackson have more Premier League goals than his four against Tottenham (also 4 v West Ham). Indeed, 47.8% of the Chelsea striker’s goals in the competition overall have been scored in London derbies (11/23); among players with 20+ Premier League goals, only Manuel Lanzini has netted a higher proportion in all-London clashes (48.1% - 13/27).

Son Heung-min has nine Premier League assists this season, making him one away from recording 10+ assists in four separate seasons in the competition (10 in each of 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2023-24), which would equal Christian Eriksen’s Premier League record for Tottenham. However, Son has faced Chelsea in the league 17 times without providing a single assist – the most he’s faced a side in the Premier League without setting up a goal.

Tottenham came from behind to end their five-match losing streak in the Women's Super League with a 1-1 draw at Leicester City.

Robert Vilahamn's side had not picked up a point in the league since 26 January, slipping to ninth in the table, but rescued a draw with Drew Spence's close-range effort cancelling out Josefine Rybrink's own goal.

Tottenham dominated proceedings at the King Power Stadium, with the best chance of the first half falling to Martha Thomas, who found herself one on one with Janina Leitzig and brought a sharp reaction save out of the goalkeeper.

Olivia Holdt, Ella Morris, and Jessica Naz also went close for the visitors before the break.

They were nearly left to rue those missed opportunities when Leicester took the lead in the 55th minute, Hannah Cain driving a vicious shot at Lize Kop, who could only parry the ball towards defender Rybrink who put it into her own net.

However, they were only behind for seven minutes, with Spence side-footing beyond Leitzig after a cutback from Naz.

Tottenham and Leicester remain ninth and 10th in the division, with the Foxes now seven points clear of bottom side Crystal Palace.

"We got a point which is better than the last games we've had," Vilahamn told Sky Sports.

"Good football, created so many chances, had most of the possession. In one way we're doing a good game but we're not really there yet to manage to actually win."

The reaction from both sides at the final whistle on Sunday spoke volumes.

Leicester keeper Leitzig had a beaming smile on her face. Several Tottenham players slumped to the floor. The visitors had ended their losing streak, but this felt like two points dropped rather than one gained.

Before this match, Tottenham had scored just once in five league matches, conceding 11 in the process, and all season have been over-reliant on Bethany England, who is currently absent with a quad injury.

The England forward is Spurs' top-scorer this campaign with eight goals, with Eveliina Summanen the next best on two.

Reflecting on Tottenham's goal-scoring struggles before the game, Vilahamn said: "It's a mixture of how we play, create chances, and the self-confidence of the attacking players. We need to keep working on those moments."

And that lack of self-confidence and, in the words of Ella Morris, "clinical edge" was on display against Leicester.

Tottenham dominated possession (66.2%) and out-shot Leicester 23 to 10 (and 11 to two in terms of attempts on target) but could not make their attacking dominance pay against a spirited Leitzig in the hosts' goal.

"If you look at the team they don't have the best self-confidence in the world. But where we are in the table you can see that it's actually a really good team playing good football," Vilahamn said afterwards.

Holdt, Morris, Naz, and Maite Oroz all had chances to open the scoring in the first half, Summanen saw a second half free-kick ping off the crossbar, and Leitzig pulled off a leaping stop in the final minute to deny Matilda Vinberg.

However, no one better epitomised Tottenham's struggles in front of goal than Thomas, who fluffed a one-on-one opportunity midway through the first period, attempting to shoot straight past Leitzig.

Thomas is yet to score in the WSL this season while Tottenham have only managed 21 goals in 18 matches.

"We need to be better to finish the set-pieces and in our finishing. Today was better [than last time out losing to West Ham] so I hope we can go to Aston Villa in a few weeks and actually win that game by scoring a few goals," said Vilahamn.

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Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Emily Salley

BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

A warm welcome from the Etihad crowd as the players arrive. The sun has even made an appearance in Manchester!

There was also a nice moment between Sarina Bompastor and Nick Cushing, with the pair having a quick chat and a joke before kick-off.

'Miedema belongs in these big games'

Man City v Chelsea (14:00 GMT)

Steph Houghton

Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

I think Vivianne Miedema is one of the best finishers in the league, alongside Bunny Shaw.

She belongs in these big games against Chelsea.

She has to take on a bit of a leadership role for this young City team and they need someone to create some intensity, and when you give her the ball she's going to create chances.

'Chelsea have to up their levels'

Man City v Chelsea (14:00 GMT)

Fara Williams

Former England midfielder on BBC One

I think it'll be difficult for Chelsea, they have to up their levels.

If you saw how they suffered in the cup final and how well they did with that, that's the Chelsea we're used to seeing.

In the Champions League they didn't show that. Manchester City were the better team.

They have to bounce back.

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Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Emily Salley

BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

This is the sign that sits above the player's entrance at the Etihad.

Four Premier League titles in a row is obviously a very impressive feat, but I can imagine a few of the Chelsea lot were smiling at that as they walked in, with a sixth successive WSL trophy potentially only a matter of weeks away.

Back at the Etihad

Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Manchester City are back at Etihad Stadium this afternoon and will be hoping they don't have to endure the same as last time.

They were beaten 4-2 by neighbours Manchester United in the Manchester derby back in January as Ella Toone scored a hat-trick for the Reds.

Before that, they had never lost a game at the stadium before, winning three and drawing one.

'Hamano will be crucial today'

Man City v Chelsea (14:00 GMT)

Steph Houghton

Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

I think the expectation at Chelsea is you're playing at an intensity no matter who you're playing against.

I look at Maika Hamano and I've been really impressed with her this season. For her to come back into the team and set that intensity will be crucial for Chelsea today.

City ready for 'better version' of Chelsea

Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Manchester City

Manchester City interim boss Nick Cushing said his side are preparing to face a "better version" of Chelsea in the Women's Super League on Sunday.

After losing the League Cup final to the Blues on Saturday, City ended Chelsea's 31-game unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.

"We saw that on Wednesday night that the most difficult part of the game is to be consistent against a top team," said Cushing. "That's why the best are the best.

"We're in fourth because our league form hasn't been consistent enough."

Cushing, who took interim charge last week, added: "For me, if you don't believe in that performance then you're never going to believe.

"Chelsea are a top team and they played really well but I expect Chelsea to come hugely motivated.

"I saw their manager and Lucy's [Bronze] press conference that they didn't believe the performance was at their level so we have to prepare to play a better version of Chelsea."

Chelsea still confident despite losing to City

Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Chelsea

Chelsea's midweek defeat means they have a lot of work to do if they are to turn around their Champions League tie against Manchester City, but manager Sonia Bompastor doesn't think the loss will be too significant a blow.

She is still confident about her side's abilities given their performances so far this season.

"The facts at the minute, we lost an important game, but we're still alive for the next round," said the former Lyon boss.

"And in this situation, what is really positive? We still have one leg to play. We are not dead in the Champions League.

"When you look at the bigger picture, we are top of the table in the league, we already won one trophy, and we are qualified [for the semi-finals] in the FA Cup. So all these elements bring us some confidence as well."

'It's about bouncing back today'

Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Chelsea

Chelsea captain Millie Bright, speaking to BBC Sport: "We were extremely disappointed [to lose on Wednesday] but for us it's about bouncing back and being prepared today. I'm excited to see the reaction from the girls. Most importantly, it's about getting the job done and showing what we're about.

On what changes are made with four games in a row against City: "We've never been in this position. It's just about turning up, you make little tweaks here and there but most importantly it's about executing the game plan you set out to do."

On how Sonia Bompastor has improved things at Chelsea: "It's been so nice. It's been a lovely fresh journey and I think it's just given that confidence to go to that next level. It's just about that excitement of playing and confidence, it's given everyone that to try things and be braver on the ball. The DNA of the club - finding a way to win - is still very much within us. She's given us confidence to show who we are and express ourselves as footballers."

'Let's give it to them'

Newcastle v Sunderland (14:00 GMT)

Joe Nelson

BBC Sport at St. James' Park

These images were taken moments before kick-off at St. James' Park, where Newcastle and Sunderland are doing battle in the Barclays Women's Championship.

Flag display specialists, 'Wor Flags' unfurled the following message, which I think is clear.

Over 28,000 tickets sold for today's match and I am hearing there could be even more inside the stadium than that this afternoon for the Tyne-Wear derby.

It looks set to be a club and league record attendance.

'City have been fantastic in the last two games'

Man City v Chelsea (14:00 GMT)

Steph Houghton

Former Manchester City and England captain on BBC One

When you're going into a run of games, four times against Chelsea, with the squad Manchester City have, you'd say Chelsea are the favourites, especially with the run they're on.

The last two games the girls have been fantastic. The performance on Wednesday was special in front of the home fans.

They showed a different side of the game. They showed their ugly side and certainly showed that in the last 20 minutes.

Can Chelsea stay unbeaten in the league?

Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Chelsea has not lost in any competition until Manchester City beat them in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

That put an end to a 31-game unbeaten run, with Sonia Bompastor being dealt her first defeat since she took charge as manager.

Chelsea are still let to lose in the league, having won 14 and drawn two of their games.

Will they bounce back from their midweek defeat and keep up that record today?

Ready for round three?

Man City v Chelsea (14:30 GMT)

Emily Salley

BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

Round up, round up. It’s time for round three.

We’re on day eight of this intriguing 12-day battle between Manchester City and Chelsea and so far, it’s all square.

Chelsea took the League Cup trophy, but City have given themselves the best chance of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League thanks to a 2-0 win over the Blues on Wednesday.

We're just a stone's throw (and a foot bridge) away from the Joie Stadium - the site of that win - at the Etihad today for a WSL encounter.

After a lifetime of "pestering" from his father, Jamie Donley said it was a "really proud moment" for him and his family to make his Northern Ireland debut in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Friday night.

Or half of his family at any rate.

The Tottenham Hotspur forward joked that his mother was "not happy" with his decision to play for the country of his birth at international level after previously representing England youth sides.

The 20-year-old who is on loan at Leyton Orient spent the first few years of his life in Antrim, Northern Ireland before the family moved to Colchester.

Growing up he played for both Northern Ireland and England's underage sides before appearing to throw his lot in with the latter at under-19s level.

A concerted effort from his Northern Irish father and the side's manager Michael O'Neill, however, convinced him that his future was in a green jersey and confirmation of his international transfer arrived this week from Fifa.

"My dad's been pestering me my whole life to play for Northern Ireland," Donley said.

"I think it's the right time in my career to make the change and I'm delighted I've done it.

"Michael has been unbelievable the way he's sorted it out. He gave me my space to make my decision. I've made it now and hopefully it's the right one."

Donley came on in the 58th minute of the friendly against the Swiss, followed on to the pitch later by another debutant Terry Devlin.

For the the final 15 minutes of the game, Northern Ireland's four midfielders and two attackers were all 21 years old or younger and Donley said the age profile of the squad appealed to him.

"How young and promising the group is," he said when asked what was the key factor in his decision.

"I'm a young player as well and that helps me to fit in."

It was almost the dream debut for Donley when he met Justin Devenny's corner at the near post but his deft header drew a diving save from Gregor Kobel in the Switzerland goal.

While denied on this occasion, he knows it is hoped he can provide another creative spark for the side.

"That's my job as an attacking player," he added.

"Michael said they've lacked that a little bit, a goalscorer, someone who can create and score goals.

"Hopefully he can put his trust in me to do that for the team."

Donley has already made four appearances for the Spurs first team, all of which came during the 2023-24 campaign.

He has scored six times for Leyton Orient during his loan spell and came to wider attention in an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester City when he struck a 50-yard lob over Stefan Ortega that hit the crossbar and then the goalkeeper for a spectacular own goal.

Before returning to his parent club for pre-season training in the summer, he said he hopes to catch the eye at international level too.

"I've been able to show the Orient fans what I'm capable of. I think coming to play here [for Northern Ireland] will help my career and put my career to the next level.

"My aim obviously is to be a Tottenham player. That's what I want to do and that's what I want to be.

"Hopefully I can strive to do that. When I come back in pre-season hopefully I can show what I've been doing for Leyton Orient in training and in games."

Next up is Northern Ireland's trip to Sweden for another friendly on Tuesday where he could come up against his Tottenham Hotspur team-mate Lucas Bergvall.

The 19-year-old midfielder has been a key player for manager Ange Postecoglou this season, featuring 38 times to date during his first campaign in English football.

"He's been unbelievable this season for Spurs. I still watch all the games and it'll be good to see him," Donley added.

"Hopefully we can beat them."

West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Women's Super League stats & head-to-head  BBC

Brighton & Hove Albion edged out Tottenham Hotspur to end a run of seven Women's Super League games without victory.

Fran Kirby struck three minutes before half-time with a smart finish into the bottom corner, but Dario Vidosic's side really should have added to their tally to make the success far more comfortable.

Three of the previous four WSL meetings between these two sides ended in draws and, for much of the first half, it felt like this would be another stalemate.

But Brighton grew into what was a scrappy opening period of little quality and few chances. They came close when Tottenham goalkeeper Lize Kop had to scramble to prevent Marisa Olislagers scoring directly from a corner.

Kop then did well to tip away Olislagers' rifled effort a few minutes later, but the Netherlands international was powerless to prevent the visitors' fortuitous winner.

Another effort from the lively full-back Olislagers cannoned off the face of Ella Morris into the path of Rachel McLauchlan, who cut the ball back for Kirby to sweep into the bottom corner from 10 yards.

Brighton continued strongly after the break, comfortably passing the ball around and creating the bulk of chances.

Tottenham struggled for fluidity in attack, something the injury absence of top scorer Bethany England won't have helped.

The visitors had two handball penalty appeals waved away by referee Ryan Atkin, before Kop kept out headers from Nikita Parris and Madison Haley.

A first ever away WSL victory against Tottenham moved Brighton back into fifth place, one point ahead of Liverpool.

Tottenham have now lost four WSL games in a row, while only Crystal Palace (40) have conceded more goals this season than them (34).

Robert Vilahamn's side remain seventh in the table, eight points above bottom club Palace, who gained a welcome 3-1 win against relegation rivals Aston Villa earlier on Sunday.

With both sides struggling for form in recent months, this was never going to be a free-scoring classic.

Before the match Brighton boss Vidosic said his side's winless run had taught him "a lot about the squad and myself, about things we can do differently, on and off the pitch".

The Seagulls had won just once away from home this season, although they came into Sunday's game with confidence following an impressive 2-2 draw against Chelsea earlier in the month.

Dutch international Olislagers - singled out for praise by Vidosic this week - posed a constant threat with her wicked deliveries, while Parris and Kirby combined well in central areas.

Defensively the visitors were solid, though they were up against an attack that failed to register a single shot on target.

Tottenham sorely missed forward England, who has scored three of their five league goals since the winter break.

January arrival Olivia Holdt struggled to make an impact on the Dane's first WSL start for the club, while striker Martha Thomas' goalless run in the competition extended to 25 games.

With a leaky defence and faltering attack, Spurs boss Vilahamn has a lot of work to do if his side are to match their best-ever WSL finish of fifth and go into next season with greater ambitions.

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