Entire Arsenal squad make young supporter’s day with heartwarming gesture before Man City clash

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Arsenal are preparing for their Premier League showdown against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Mikel Arteta will hope to see his side secure a well overdue three points at the Etihad, with Arsene Wenger being the last Arsenal boss to achieve such feat. 

The Gunners haven’t won away to Manchester City since January 2015, when Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud were on the scoresheet.

It’s an even greater challenge for Arsenal on match day five of the 2024/25 campaign, as the two main contenders for the Premier League title go head-to-head.

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Arsenal make young supporter’s day with gesture ahead of Man City clash

Arteta’s side have a point to prove at the home of the champions after securing two clean sheets against City last season.

Now, the question will be whether the Gunners can finally get the better of Pep Guardiola’s XI on the road, with three points being the dream.

Despite the magnitude of the occasion that awaits Arsenal, it didn’t stop the entire squad from taking a fraction of time from their day to make on lucky supporter very happy.

As shown in a video provided by NBC Sports, the entire travelling Arsenal squad stopped to sign the mascot’s shirt on their way into the dressing room.

The players lined up in single file to sign the youngster’s shirt before passing the pen along, with the fan’s reaction heartwarming, as he collected every signature on his special day. 

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After beating Tottenham away from home on match day four of the league season, the stakes are now even higher as City await.

While it’s set to be arguably the biggest test for the Gunners, the visitors should not feel too unnerved by the task at hand, considering how strong Arsenal’s away record is.

Nearing the end of September, Arsenal are yet to be behind in an away game in 2024, with Arteta’s side not experiencing being on the losing side for a single minute in almost 10 months.

It’s a superior record, and one that can continue in the most magnificent of circumstances if a result can be sealed against the champions.