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Conor McGregor, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka

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02 Oct 2024 06:39-04:00

VIDEO: UFC legend Conor McGregor enjoys kickabout with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after Arsenal's Champions League win over PSG

UFC legend Conor McGregor enjoyed a kickabout at the Emirates with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka after Arsenal's win over Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal beat PSG 2-0 in Champions League
McGregor enjoys post-match kickabout on the pitch
Links up with Gunners stars Rice and Saka

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WHAT HAPPENED?
First-half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka secured Arsenal a 2-0 Champions League win at home to PSG on Tuesday night. Spirits were clearly high as Saka and team-mate Rice were filmed, courtesy of footage from journalist Julien Laurens, having a knock-about with Irishman McGregor - who evidently loved his chance to play on the Gunners' turf.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
This was a statement performance from Arsenal, who, arguably, announced themselves on the European stage this season. This display even prompted winger Saka to say "this is the year" Arsenal will end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title.

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WHAT NEXT?
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon at home to bottom of the table Southampton. The Gunners sit third in the division, one point adrift of early pace setters Liverpool.