Watch: Spurs’ Pape Sarr might’ve just scored goal of the season before the season even began

Tottenham defeated bitter rivals Arsenal on Thursday 1-0 during a friendly in Hong Kong thanks to an insane Pape Sarr goal.

The Pape Sarr goal vs Arsenal was the game’s lone goal and boy was it a beauty. The Spurs midfielder doesn’t score often for the club, but he scored an unforgettable goal on Thursday.

Moments before halftime Sarr punished some poor play from Arsenal and caught goalkeeper David Raya way out of position. Sarr unleashed a long-range missile from midfield to give his side the lead.

Pepe Sarr goal vs Arsenal

Pape Matar Sarr steals it from Arsenal and lets it FLY pic.twitter.com/epJxrSj51i

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) July 31, 2025

We would love to say this is a candidate for “Goal of the Season”, however the season technically hasn’t begun yet. The strike won’t even count toward Sarr’s career statistics meaning this amazing finish was simply for the love of the game.

The night ended on a humorous note as Spurs half-heartedly lifted a trophy for their victory while the Gunners were forced to watch.

I can’t believe they made Arsenal stand on the pitch and watch that pic.twitter.com/YLxDGYlQEQ

— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) July 31, 2025

The 2025-26 Premier League season begins on Aug. 15.