Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham announce preseason tournament

Football
23 Jun 2021 • 6:41 AM MYT
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Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will compete in a preseason tournament to raise awareness for mental health.

'The Mind Series' is scheduled for the first week of August.

Arsenal will face Chelsea at the Emirates at the Emirates on August 1 before the Blues take on Spurs at Stamford Bridge on August 4.

A north London derby will also be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 8.

Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici said of the event: "We are delighted to be participating in The Mind Series - another fantastic example of how football clubs can unite in support of such important causes.

"We expect the matches to be fiercely competitive London derbies that will get the fans excited for the season ahead, whilst providing perfect preparation for the players.

"The interest this will create will in turn provide a huge and much-needed boost to Mind - a charity that has such a vital role to play in the lives of so many following the difficult times we have all experienced - as well as our own Foundations."