With Gabriel and Calafiori out, Jakub Kiwior is likely to start against Spurs as William Saliba’s central defensive partner.

Viktor Gyokeres could make his Arsenal debut in Thursday’s pre-season friendly against north London rivals Tottenham in Hong Kong. The 27-year-old Sweden striker completed his £55million transfer from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday.

Viktor Gyokeres has confirmed it was an easy choice to join Arsenal despite failed late interest from Manchester United. Gyokeres has joined the Gunners on a deal worth around £64million as Mikel Arteta finally lands the the out-and-out striker his squad has sorely lacked during a five-year trophy drought.

Tottenham's Thomas Frank has admitted Arsenal are "one of the best teams in the world" ahead of the first-ever north London derby played outside the UK.

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has admitted north London rivals Arsenal are “one of the best teams in the world”. Spurs face Arsenal in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Thursday and Frank has acknowledged a gulf between the two clubs.