3 Standout players from Arsenal's lacklustre defeat against Tottenham

Pape Sarr's long distance lob, after Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to be tripped, handed Arsenal their first defeat of an otherwise excellent Asian tour.
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1. Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka was knocked over more times than a bowling pin against Tottenham today. Spurs' indiscretions went unpunished and it was no surprise when Arsenal's star man suffered a dead-leg close to the end of the match.

Holding his position out wide, Saka fed off relative scraps in the first half. Arteta's decision to go direct meant that Saka had fewer opportunities to get on the ball and run at defenders than he usually does.

Nevertheless, Saka earned his side enough chances to deliver dangerous crosses from the resultant free-kicks. Arsenal should really have capitalised at least once. Although this wasn't a vintage Saka performance, it was a reminder that he is still the main man.