The Gunners Arsenal will play a North London derby against the Lilywhites Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Sports Park, and coach Arteta said that if Džekeres, who has just joined the team, is in good shape, he will have the opportunity to play for Arsenal in this pre-season game.

Čekeres from Sweden joined Arsenal earlier and signed a five-year contract. The striker previously played for Sporting CP and contributed 39 goals for Sporting CP in the 2024/25 Portuguese Super League season.

Arsenal manager Arteta said: "He has just participated in a full training session. He only trained a little bit before. We will continue to evaluate his condition. If the medical team is satisfied with his physical condition, then he may play in this game."

Arteta, who came to Hong Kong with Arsenal in 2012, said, "What impressed me most was still our fans. The fans here are really enthusiastic, including the way they ask questions."

"They waited outside the hotel for a long time yesterday and the welcome we received was amazing. It was this kind of support that made this journey worthwhile and I believe the fans will enjoy interacting with the team just as much."

Speaking of the upcoming derby, Arteta said, “It’s a great idea to bring football traditions and such derby matches to a completely different country. I think it will give many people the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of such a game, and it’s also a very good opportunity for us because it can improve our preparation level and bring different challenges to the game.”

"We are very lucky to be playing in this 50,000-seater stadium. I am sure the atmosphere will be very exciting and the fans will be very enthusiastic."