Sarr’s stunner sinks Arsenal in Hong Kong
Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 31, with Pape Matar Sarr settling the North London derby with a spectacular 45-yard strike. A record crowd of 49,975 packed the venue to watch the two rivals put on a preview of the season ahead.
Forest fall to Sporting in five-goal thriller
Nottingham Forest were beaten 4-1 by Sporting CP in a pre-season friendly at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on July 31. Rafael Nel came off the bench to score twice in the second half as Sporting pulled away after a tightly contested opening, giving Forest plenty to work on ahead of the new season.
Nmecha strike gives Leeds win in New Jersey
Leeds United beat Sunderland 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey on July 31. Lukas Nmecha capitalized on a defensive mix-up early in the match, sliding home a long-range effort in the eighth minute for the only goal of the game.
Chelsea’s FA case reaches final outcome
The FA’s appeal process concluded on July 31, bringing a final resolution to Chelsea’s regulatory case. The suspended six-point deduction was withdrawn on appeal, while a suspended two-window registration embargo remains in place alongside a fine of roughly £10-11 million.
Man United set for Stockholm friendly with Atletico
Manchester United are set to face Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly at Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on August 1. Spanish media reported kickoff times and broadcast details on July 31 as both clubs wrap up their summer tour schedules ahead of the new season.