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May 2022
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UPFRONT
NICKY BUTT
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FERNANDO LLORENTE
After European heroics during his days at Spurs, the 37-year-old is back in the Basque Country with Eibar this season
FEATURES
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Youthful, bold, often brilliant and – whisper it – even very British, Arsenal’s exciting new era has left Gooners dreaming of Champions League nights again. Now, FFT hears from key figures past, present and (they hope) future for the inside scoop on their thrilling reboot. Buckle up, it could be quite a ride
“MY DAD’S A SPURS FAN – SO I THINK THAT GAME WAS WIN -WIN FOR HIM!”
Emile Smith Rowe joined Hale End aged 10 – now 21, he’s a leading face of this new-look Arsenal side. Not even injury has held him back from brilliance this term
"GETTING A BIG CHANT WOULD BE SPECIAL"
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Gabriel Martinelli has settled in superbly to Arteta’s first team, offering goals and enthusiasm in a fine season. If you ask him, he’d stay a Gunner for life…
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Unfortunately, not every Football League club can be represented in the top 50 – as well as Pompey’s Ronaldo-defying Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, these players also narrowly missed out on the list
IT’S EL GRAN DERBI
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TWINS PEAK
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I REALLY HAD TO ANNOY BARÇA’S PRESIDENT AND SAY, ‘HEY, YOU GUYS NEED ME...
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THE STRIKER’S WAR
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MY PERFECT XI ROB GREEN
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AROUND THE GROUNDS
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WHAT YOU FORGOT
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NEWCASTLE UNITED
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BETWEEN THE LINES
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