Arsenal and Tottenham announce historic extra North London derby at brand new stadium as fans left divided

NORTH LONDON rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are set to clash in a pre-season friendly overseas this summer.

The two clubs will meet at the newly-opened Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 31.

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Arsenal will face Tottenham at the the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong[/caption]

It will be the first North London Derby played outside of the United Kingdom.

The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 7:30pm local time, meaning fans watching from the UK will be tuning in at lunchtime for a 12:30pm start.

While fans of both teams generally look forward to the North London Derby each season, many have been left disappointed by the move.

One person said: “This is a disgrace and you know it. Pathetic.”

Another commented: “Travelling all that way to play our neighbours. Youll be tweeting about zero emissions again next week.”

A third wrote: “Game has officially gone.”

While a Spurs fan was quick to point out: “A friendly with that lot… make it make sense.”

However, some supporters were happy with the announcement.

One said: “MY TEAM IS FINALLY BACK TO HK!”

While another wrote: “I WILL BE THERE.”

Arsenal beat Tottenham on both occasions this season.

The Gunners managed a 1-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September before clinching a 2-1 victory at the Emirates in January.

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