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Joe Doyle

'True hero' - Chelsea fans noticed what Branislav Ivanovic did with two Arsenal players

Chelsea fans loved seeing old friends reunited after West Brom's defeat against Arsenal, as Branislav Ivanovic shared a moment with former Stamford Bridge stars David Luiz and Willian.

The trio had some fabulous times on the west side of London, with Ivanovic and Luiz picking up Champions League winners' medals in 2012, and Willian joining to add Premier League titles and a Europa League to his own trophy cabinet.

Luiz and Willian both left Chelsea for rivals Arsenal over the last two years, with Luiz moving for around £8million, while Willian left on a free transfer.

Ivanovic exited Stamford Bridge at the start of 2017, nine years after joining the club from Lokomotiv Moscow.

He headed back to Russia for Zenit Saint Petersburg, but was convinced to make a move back to the Premier League this season to join newly-promoted West Brom.

Things haven't quite gone to plan for the Baggies, who are rooted in the relegation zone six points from safety after just 17 games.

Sam Allardyce recently took over after Slaven Bilic's departure, but it has not yet stopped the rot with West Brom conceding at least three goals in all of their last four home fixtures, including the 4-0 defeat against Mikel Arteta's side.

There was at least some comfort for Ivanovic, meeting his old friends after the game where he gave each of them one of his West Brom shirts for their collection.

The reaction on social media was indicative of the regard for which Chelsea fans hold Ivanovic, with messages such as "once a blue, always a blue" and "a true hero" following his stint at Stamford Bridge.

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