HKFA chariman Brian Leung disclosed on his blog that Richard Scudamore has contacted the HKFA about organizing the Barclays Asia Trophy in Hong Kong in late July 2011. HK newspapers were quick to point out that the three most likely teams to take part are Aston Villa, Chelsea and Sunderland.
http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2188861,00.html Barclays Asia Trophy returns to Hong Kong Chelsea, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers and the 2010/11 Hong Kong First Division champions will play in the Barclays Asia Trophy. Aston Villa manager, Gérard Houllier, said: "The Barclays Asia Trophy is a tournament which Aston Villa is very much looking forward to competing in. It will be exciting to play in Hong Kong and the tournament will be a central part of our preparations for the 2011/12 season."