The tensions cooked in Arsenal's president collision with Tottenham on Thursday when Mikel Arteta was pushed by Spurs Full Back Pedro Porro.
The very first Northern London Derby that was organized outside the UK took place for nearly 50,000 fans in Hong Kong, in which Tottenham won a 1-0 victory thanks to Pape Sarr's beautiful 45-Yard Lob just before half-time.
The Senegal midfielder picked up the ball after a mix in midfield, saw David Raya stranded and punished him from close the line.
In a bizarre flashpoint during what had to be a low-stakes, Arteta was seen with the referee of much further than his technical area.
Arteta even penetrated the field and was directly on the path of Porro, who tried to take a throw -in.
The countryman of the Arsenal manager pushed him back into contact, which led to a heated exchange and rapid intervention of the fourth officer.
The incident led to a frenzy on social media, with many fans who complained the antics of Arteta.
A fan wrote on X: “Arteta is still on the field that moaned with the referee during a friendly, comfortable person in football.”
Another said, “Don't think I have hated a manager in my life anymore.”
A third complained: 'standing in the way.
A fourth said: “Arsenal still the most unlikely team in football.”
The defeat of Arsenal by Tottenham was their first this summer, after he had defeated AC Milan with 1-0 and Newcastle 3-2 in their other pre-season matches so far.
The Gunners organize Villarreal back from Asia on August 6 in their first prescription match.
Then the side of Arteta concludes their summer preparations against Athletic Club, before kicking the Premier League season at Manchester United.