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Luis Paez-Pumar

Granit Xhaka of Arsenal leaves the field of play after being sent off during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool v Arsenal – Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg

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Granit Xhaka, Granit Xhaka, Voyez Rouge?

Ben White of Arsenal battles for possession with Joshua King of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on November 07, 2021 in London, England.

Arsenal v Watford – Premier League

Arsenal Is Climbing To The Top, Starting From The Back

Mariona Caldentey of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League group C match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal WFC at Estadi Johan Cruyff on October 05, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.

FC Barcelona v Arsenal WFC: Group C – UEFA Women’s Champions League

Barcelona Picked Up Where It Left Off, As The Best Team In The World

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David Roth

Steaks on a grill at the Las Vegas Food And Wine Festival, in the before times.

Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival

Podcasts

Talking Fine And Less-Fine Dining, With Liz Cook

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Albert Burneko

Jack Wilshere saying "the door in this country has been shut on me"

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Personally I Feel This Jack Wilshere Interview Summary Could Be Even More Brutal

Chelsea's Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku gestures toward supporters at the end of the match during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 22, 2021

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Romelu Lukaku Is Already Dominating At Chelsea

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Ray Ratto

Folarin Balogun of Arsenal looks dejected as he is consoled by Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal following defeat in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England.

Arsenal v Chelsea – Premier League

Mikel Arteta Isn’t Helping His Case

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Laura Wagner

19th International Conference on Competition In Berlin

Spotify Guy Really Wants People To Know He’s Serious About Buying Arsenal

Jorginho of Chelsea battles for possession with Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on May 12, 2021 in London, England.

Chelsea v Arsenal – Premier League

The Premier League Top Four Race Is Wide Open Thanks To Jorginho’s Boner

Players of Slavia Praha look dejected after Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scored his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Sinobo Stadium on April 15, 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic

Slavia Praha v Arsenal FC – UEFA Europa League Quarter Final: Leg Two

Arsenal Protests Racism With A Pregame Knee And An In-Game Beatdown

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Billy Haisley

Martin Odegaard of Arsenal has a shot on goal whilst under pressure from Declan Rice and Tomáš Souček of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on March 21, 2021 in London, England.

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Martin Odegaard Pulls All The Strings

Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England.

Arsenal v Manchester City – Premier League

Resistance Is Futile Against Manchester City

Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns stadium in West Bromwich, central England, on January 2, 2021.

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Bukayo Saka Is Finding His Place, And Arsenal Is Too

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 06, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal – Premier League

Arsenal Has Fallen Off A Cliff, And There’s No Safety Net In Sight

Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Bristol City

Arsenal v Bristol City – Barclays FA Women’s Super League

Vivianne Miedema Has Set The Women’s Super League On Fire


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Dan McQuade

Gunnersaurus, the Arsenal mascot, which is a big green dinosaur in a red Arsenal jersey, walks up the steps escorted by some people in suits.

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Arsenal Mascot Gunnersaurus Axed, Possibly Brought Back By Mesut Özil

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