The Gunners Arsenal lost 0-1 to the Lilywhites Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong. Merino said that the players must see positive things from the game, and that the feeling of defeat would become fuel to help the team move forward.

In the 45th minute of the game, Sarr took the ball from Lewis Skelly and scored with a long shot from the center circle, helping Tottenham Hotspur take the lead 1-0.

In the following time, Arsenal was unable to change the score and eventually lost to Tottenham Hotspur 0-1.

Arsenal midfielder Merino, 29, said: "This is certainly not the result we wanted. Winning is of course our first goal, but in pre-season, there are other equally important things, such as improving physical fitness and building relationships with fans in such an amazing city."

"We adapted to the pitch and the opponent very quickly, and I think we dominated the game. The result is of course the most disappointing, but we still have to look at the positive side. This sense of loss will be our fuel for the new season. It will motivate us to keep growing and learning, and hopefully we can move forward."

Merino also said, "The fan support throughout the tour has been fantastic. I'm very grateful to all the fans who have supported us. I know it's not easy for them to watch the games during the season due to time differences and other factors. But I'm really grateful because this experience has been wonderful. It's been a wonderful two weeks, and every time I participate in a tour like this, I'm full of anticipation."

“It was a chance for us to explore new places and see different parts of the world, while also showing the Arsenal spirit, culture and our family to the outside world. Overall it was a great experience and we hope to be back again soon.”

On the other hand, Arsenal will face Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in the first round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, embarking on another challenging championship journey.