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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Why Arsenal players are wearing black armbands against Norwich City

Arsenal are currently in Premier League action against Norwich City.

And the Gunners squad have paid tribute to Theo Foley, who was former manager George Graham’s assistant between 1986 and 1990.

Last week brought about the sad news that Foley had passed away at the age of 83.

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But the former coach hasn't been forgotten.

As explained by the club ahead of kick-off, the reason the Gunners players are wearing black armbands against the Canaries is in remembrance of Foley.

Furthermore, there was a minute's silence at the Emirates Stadium as both sets of players and staff reflected on Foley's death as well as the victims of COVID-19.

On the pitch, the Gunners find themselves 2-0 up at the break.

Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took advantage of a Tim Krul mistake to break the deadlock and he then turned provider for Granit Xhaka moments later.

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